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AMBIEN

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Generic Name for AMBIEN

Zolpidem tartrate 5mg, 10mg; tabs.

Legal Classification:

CIV

Pharmacological Class for AMBIEN

Imidazopyridine hypnotic.

Manufacturer of AMBIEN

Sanofi Aventis

Indications for AMBIEN

Insomnia.

Adult dose for AMBIEN

10mg at bedtime (take only if able to get 7–8 hours of sleep before becoming active again). Elderly, debilitated, or hepatic insufficiency: initially 5mg at bedtime; max 10mg. Reevaluate after 2–3 wks. Max 1 month/℞. Effect delayed if taken with a meal.

Children's dosing for AMBIEN

<18yrs: not recommended.

Also:

Warnings/Precautions for AMBIEN

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

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

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

How is AMBIEN supplied?

CR tabs—100, 500; Tabs—30, 100

Related Disease:

Insomnia

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