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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE (UNII: WY6W63843K) (ZOLPIDEM - UNII:7K383OQI23)
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE 5 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Zolpidem tartrate tablets are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. Zolpidem tartrate tablets have been shown to decrease sleep latency for up to 35 days in controlled clinical studies [see Clinical Studies (14)]. The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were 4 to 5 weeks in duration with the final formal assessments of sleep latency performed at the end of treatment. Zolpidem tartrate tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to zolpidem. Observed reactions include anaphylaxis and angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category C There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of zolpidem tartrate tablets in pregnant women. Studies in children to assess the effects of prenatal exposure to zolpidem have not been conducted; however, cases of severe neonatal respiratory depression have been reported when zolpidem was used at the end of pregnancy, especially when take
Zolpidem tartrate tablets 5 mg are pink, film coated, capsule shaped tablets, debossed with "W714" on one side and plain on the other side: NDC Number Size 64679-714-01 bottle of 100 64679-714-04 bottle of 500 64679-714-02 bottle of 1000 Zolpidem tartrate tablets 10 mg are white, film coated, capsule shaped tablets, debossed with "W715" on one side and plain on the other side: NDC Number Size 64679-715-01 bottle of 100 64679-715-04 bottle of 500 64679-715-02 bottle of 1000 Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP].
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE- ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE TABLET Wockhardt USA LLC. ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE Zolpidem Tartrate (zole-PI-dem TAR-trate) Tablets C-IV Read the Medication Guide that comes with zolpidem tartrate tablets before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. What is the most important information I should know about zolpidem tartrate tablets? • Do not take more zolpidem tartrate tablets than prescribed. • Do not take zolpidem tartrate tablets unless you are able to stay in bed a full night (7 to 8 hours) before you must be active again. • Take zolpidem tartrate tablets right before you get in bed, not sooner. Zolpidem tartrate tablets may cause serious side effects, including: • After taking zolpidem tartrate tablets, you may get up out of bed while not being fully awake and do an activity that you do not know you are doing. The next morning, you may not remember that you did anything during the night. You have a higher chance for doing these activities if you drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy with zolpidem tartrate tablets. Reported activities include: O driving a car ("sleep-driving") O making and eating food O talking on the phone O having sex O sleep-walking Call your healthcare provider right away if you find out that you have done any of the above activities after taking zolpidem tartrate tablets. Do not take zolpidem tartrate tablets if you: • drank alcohol that evening or before bed • took another medicine to help you sleep What are zolpidem tartrate tablets? Zolpidem tartrate tablets are a sedative-hypnotic (sleep) medicine. Zolpidem tartrate tablets are used in adults for the short-term treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia (trouble falling asleep). It is not known if zolpidem tartrate tablets are safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years. Zolpidem tartrate tablet is a federal Read the complete document
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE- ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE TABLET WOCKHARDT USA LLC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE TABLETS ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE, C-IV INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL : 1992 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Warnings and Precautions, Severe Injuries (5.8) 10/2014 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Zolpidem tartrate tablets, a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A agonist, are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. Zolpidem tartrate tablets have been shown to decrease sleep latency for up to 35 days in controlled clinical studies. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use the lowest dose effective for the patient (2.1) Recommended initial dose is 5 mg for women and 5 or 10 mg for men, immediately before bedtime with at least 7-8 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening (2.1) Geriatric patients and patients with hepatic impairment: Recommended dose is 5 mg for men and women (2.2) Lower doses of CNS depressants may be necessary when taken concomitantly with zolpidem tartrate tablets (2.3) The effect of zolpidem tartrate tablets may be slowed if taken with or immediately after a meal (2.4) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 5 mg and 10 mg tablets. Tablets not scored. (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to zolpidem (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS CNS depressant effects: Impairs alertness and motor coordination. Instruct patients on correct use. (5.1) Need to evaluate for co-morbid diagnosis: Reevaluate if insomnia persists after 7 to 10 days of use. (5.2) Severe anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions: Angioedema and anaphylaxis have been reported. Do not rechallenge if such reactions occur. (5.3) "Sleep-driving" and other complex behaviors while not fully awake. Risk increases with dose and use with other CNS depressants and alcohol. Immediately evaluate any new onset behavioral changes. (5.4) De Read the complete document