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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE (UNII: WY6W63843K) (ZOLPIDEM - UNII:7K383OQI23)
Unit Dose Services
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE 12.5 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance (as measured by wake time after sleep onset). The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were up to 3 weeks (using polysomnography measurement up to 2 weeks in both adult and elderly patients) and 24 weeks (using patient-reported assessment in adult patients only) in duration [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to zolpidem. Observed reactions include anaphylaxis and angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Pregnancy Category C There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of zolpidem tartrate extended-release 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
Product: 50436-3031 NDC: 50436-3031-1 30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in a BOTTLE
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE- ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE Unit Dose Services ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE Zolpidem Tartrate Extended-Release Tablets, USPC-IV (ZOL-pih-dem) Read the Medication Guide that comes with zolpidem tartrate extended-release 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 extended-release tablets? • Do not take more zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets than prescribed. • Do not take zolpidem tartrate extended-release 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 extended-release tablets right before you get in bed, not sooner. Zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets may cause serious side effects that you may not know are happening to you. These side effects include: • sleepiness during the day • not thinking clearly • act strangely, confused, or upset • "sleep-walking" or doing other activities when you are asleep like: ∘ eating ∘ talking ∘ having sex ∘ driving a car Call your healthcare provider right away if you find out that you have done any of the above activities after taking zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets. You should not drive a car or do things that require clear thinking the day after you take zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets. Do not take zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets if you: • drank alcohol that evening or before bed • take other medicines that can make you sleepy. Taking zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets with other drugs can cause side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider about all of your medicines. Your healthcare provider will tell you if you can take zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets with your other medicines. • cannot get a full night's sleep Wha Read the complete document
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE- ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE UNIT DOSE SERVICES ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE EXTENDED- RELEASE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS. ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE C-IV INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1992 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES INDICATIONS AND USAGE Zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A agonist, are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • • • • • • DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg extended-release tablets. Tablets not scored. (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to zolpidem (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • • • ADVERSE REACTIONS Most commonly observed adverse reactions (> 10% in either elderly or adult patients) are: headache, next-day Dosage and Administration, Dosage in Adults (2.1) 08/2016 Dosage and Administration, Special Populations (2.2) 12/2016 Warnings and Precautions, CNS Depressant Effects and Next-Day Impairment (5.1) 08/2016 Warnings and Precautions, Precipitation of Hepatic Encephalopathy (5.7) 12/2016 Use the lowest dose effective for the patient and must not exceed a total of 12.5 mg daily (2.1) Recommended initial dose is a single dose of 6.25 mg for women, and a single dose of 6.25 or 12.5 mg for men, immediately before bedtime with at least 7 to 8 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening (2.1) Geriatric patients and patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment: Recommended dose is 6.25 mg for men and women (2.2) Lower doses of CNS depressants may be necessary when taken concomitantly with zolpidem tartrate extended- release tablets (2.3) Tablets to be swallowed whole, not to be crushed, divided or chewed (2.4) The effect of zolpidem tartrate e Read the complete document