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ZOLPIMIST

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Generic Name for ZOLPIMIST

Zolpidem tartrate 5mg per metered actuation (one spray) in 100microliter; oral solution spray; cherry-flavor.

Legal Classification:

CIV

Pharmacological Class for ZOLPIMIST

Imidazopyridine hypnotic.

Manufacturer of ZOLPIMIST

ECR Pharmaceuticals

Indications for ZOLPIMIST

Short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.

Adult dose for ZOLPIMIST

Individualize. Give once daily immediately before bedtime. 10mg (two actuations). Max 10mg/day. Elderly, debilitated, or hepatic impaired: 5mg (one actuation); monitor closely. Concomitant CNS depressants: use downward dose adjustments. Effects delayed if used with or immediately after a meal.

Children's dosing for ZOLPIMIST

Not recommended.

Warnings/Precautions for ZOLPIMIST

Evaluate for co-morbid diagnoses (eg, physical and/or psychiatric disorders) prior to treatment. Reevaluate if insomnia persists after 7–10 days of use. Monitor for new onset behavioral changes, worsening of depression, or suicidal thinking. Hepatic impairment. Conditions that affect metabolism or hemodynamic response. Compromised respiratory function. Sleep apnea. Myasthenia gravis. Drug abusers. Write ℞ for smallest practical amount. Withdraw gradually. Debilitated. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Interactions for ZOLPIMIST

Additive effects with concomitant other CNS depressants (eg, imipramine, chlorpromazine), or alcohol (avoid); reduce dose. Potentiated by potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole); reduce zolpidem dose. Antagonized by CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin).

Adverse Reactions for ZOLPIMIST

Drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, drugged feeling, headache; abnormal thinking, behavioral changes, complex behaviors (eg, sleep-driving), hallucinations, amnesia, anxiety, other neuropsychiatric symptoms; anaphylaxis, angioedema.

How is ZOLPIMIST supplied?

Pump (60 metered actuations)—1

Related Disease:

Insomnia

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