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AMBIEN CR

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Generic Name for AMBIEN CR

Zolpidem tartrate 6.25mg, 12.5mg; ext-rel tabs.

Legal Classification:

CIV

Pharmacological Class for AMBIEN CR

Imidazopyridine hypnotic.

Manufacturer of AMBIEN CR

Sanofi Aventis

Indications for AMBIEN CR

Insomnia.

Adult dose for AMBIEN CR

Swallow whole. 12.5mg at bedtime (take only if able to get 7–8 hours of sleep before becoming active again). Elderly, debilitated, or hepatic insufficiency: 6.25mg. Effect delayed if taken with a meal.

Children's dosing for AMBIEN CR

<18yrs: not recommended.

Also:

Warnings/Precautions for AMBIEN CR

Depression. Behavioral changes. Compromised respiratory function. Conditions that affect metabolism or hemodynamic response. Drug or alcohol abuse. Write ℞ for smallest practical amount. Withdraw gradually. Elderly. Debilitated. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C for Ambien CR, Cat.B for Ambien). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions for AMBIEN CR

May potentiate CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. May be potentiated by CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, itraconazole). May be antagonized by flumazenil, CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin).

Adverse Reactions for AMBIEN CR

CNS effects, complex sleep-related behaviors (eg, sleep-driving), headache, GI upset, dry mouth; anaphylaxis, angioedema, others (see literature).

How is AMBIEN CR supplied?

CR tabs—100, 500; Tabs—30, 100

Related Disease:

Insomnia

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