Zolpidem (Stilnox)10mg

Description

What is Zolpidem?

Zolpidem is the name of the active ingredient in the first approved non-benzodiazepine sleep aid medication. Synthalabo introduced it to the market in France in 1988.Synthalabo and Searle collaborated to bring it to market in the US, and it was approved for use in the United States by the FDA in 1992 under the brand name “Ambien”.  In 2007 when the patent expired, zolpidem became available in generic versions.

It is a GABA receptor agonist and works by increasing GABA effects in the central nervous system by binding to the GABA receptors. By specifically targeting the neuro transmitters that affect sleep, and by not working as an anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant Ambien sleeping pills are considered more suitable for Insomnia and various other sleep disorders. Sedative hypnotic medications such as Z drugs are also considered less habit forming than benzodiazepines.

Although it is primarily used for sleep conditions, zolpidem also proves effective for the treatment of anxiety or stressed based insomnia. Too many sleepless nights are attributed to this and all too often people spend more time worrying about their problem than getting the adequate amount of sleep to deal with the underlying cause. By working to relax people with a high level of apprehension, Ambien helps to get the required amount of sleep, ensuring a less stressful and more productive day.

Can Zolpidem Can Help with Insomnia?

Around 30% of the world’s population suffer from insomnia and experience sleepless nights on an all too regular basis. In the UK alone 16 million adults suffer from sleep conditions such as Insomnia, frequent awakenings and sleep apnoea.

Insomnia is defined as the inability or difficulty to get to sleep, stay asleep or sleep long enough for at least 3 nights per week for at least 1 month despite adequate opportunity. Frequent awakenings or sleep maintenance insomnia is characterised by having difficulty returning to sleep after waking up during the night or early in the morning. Sleep Apnoea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
>>The consequences of sleep disorders are significant and if left untreated can result in depression, impaired work performance, illness and poorer quality of life.
>This medication is classified as a sedative-hypnotic and helps restore the body’s natural sleep cycle routine when taken with sleep-promoting lifestyle changes.

When To Use Zolpidem Tartrate

Doctors often prescribe zolpidem 10 mg for people who have insomnia, the trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep. Insomnia is characterized by its duration, the impact it has on sleep, and its underlying cause.
Acute Insomnia – is a short-term insomnia that can last from a few days to a few weeks. Also known as adjustment insomnia it typically occurs after a stressful event, such as starting a new job or the death of a loved one.
You experience chronic insomnia if you have trouble sleeping for at least 3 nights per week for at least 1 month. Chronic insomnia can also be primary or secondary. Primary insomnia or idiopathic insomnia does not have a cause or underlying medical condition. Secondary insomnia or comorbid insomnia is chronic insomnia with another condition. Common causes include diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, hyperthyroidism, depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Onset Insomnia – Is the trouble getting to sleep. Good Sleep hygiene consists of having a regular sleep routine, going to bed at the same time, avoiding day time naps, minimising tv, phone and computer time before bed, avoiding caffeine late at night and sleeping in a dark, quiet environment.

Maintenance insomnia – is difficulty staying asleep or waking up too early and having trouble getting back to sleep. This type of insomnia causes you to worry about not being able to fall back asleep and not getting enough sleep. This interferes with sleep further, creating a vicious cycle.

Zolpidem Dosage Recommendations

The recommended daily dose is no more than 10 mg per 24 hours, administered in 1 dose. You should swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water immediately before bed.* Do not take another dose during the same night and make sure you have a period of 8 hours free after taking the medication. Do not chew, suck, or crunch the tablet. Take Zolpidem only at bedtime. If you forget to take it, do not try to make up for it. Never double dose.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children and store in a dry place below 30°C