general
- Generic Name : Zaleplon
- Pronunciation : zal’- e- plon
- ICD Code : Y47.5
- Therapeutic Classification : Anxiolytics, Sedatives And Hypnotics
- Trade Names/Brand Names(India): Zaplon (5 mg),Zalpilo (5mg),Stilnite,Zalep
,Zalpilo (10 mg),Zalpilo,Zalpilo (10mg),Hyplon,Hyplon (10 mg),Stilnite (10 mg),Zaso (10 mg),
Zalep (10 mg),Zaplon (10 mg),Zaso - International : Sonata
prescription
Prescribed for insomnia, this medication acts as a sedative/hypnotic.
risk factors
Hypersensitivity
side effects
- Body as a whole: Abdominal pain, weakness, headache, uneasiness, sensitivity to light, back pain, chest pain, and fever.
- Gastrointestinal: Loss of appetite, intestinal inflammation, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, indigestion, flatulence, stomach inflammation, gum/tongue inflammation, increased appetite, blood in stool, mouth ulceration, and rectal bleeding.
- Metabolic: Swelling in the extremities, elevated blood sugar, goiter, gout, increased thirst, and weight gain.
- Central Nervous System: Memory loss, confusion, headache, depersonalization, dizziness, hallucinations, tightness of muscles, sensory loss, tingling, drowsiness, tremor, unsteadiness, anxiety, depression, nervousness, and abnormal thinking.
- Respiratory: Nosebleed, lung inflammation, asthma, pneumonia, snoring, and voice alteration.
- Eye and ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat): Abnormal vision, ear pain, eye pain, taste perversion, double vision, sensitivity to light, ringing in the ear, and watery eyes.
- Genitourinary: Painful menstruation, bladder pain, breast pain, bladder inflammation, decreased urination, painful urination, blood in urine, impotence, kidney stone, kidney pain, irregular periods, urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, and vaginal inflammation.
- Blood: Anemia.
- Musculoskeletal: Joint pain/inflammation, muscle pain, joint swelling, stiffness, and pain.
- Skin: Itching, rash, pimples, hair loss, dry skin, skin scar, increased sweating, and hives.
dosage
For adults, the recommended oral dose is 10 mg per day to be taken at bedtime. The maximum allowable dose is 20 mg per day.
how to take
This medication is available in capsule form and can be taken with or without food. It is advisable to refrain from taking it with high-cholesterol-containing foods.
warning
- Caution is warranted in patients with a history of depression or other mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse, kidney or liver disease, breathing disorders, allergies, those concurrently taking other medications, as well as in the elderly, children, during pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
- Additionally, this medication may induce dizziness, drowsiness, or changes in vision. Caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery, and getting up slowly from a lying or seated position is advised.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking this medication.
- Furthermore, exposure to sunlight should be minimized to prevent potential sunburn.
storage
Store the medication at room temperature and in an airtight container. Ensure it is kept out of reach of children.