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Insonia is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Insomnia.
The correct dosage of Insonia depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Insonia can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Insonia are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Insonia's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Insonia related warnings talks about Insonia's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Insonia can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Insonia in conditions like Depression, Angioedema. Some other conditions that can be affected by Insonia are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Insonia have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Insonia is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Insonia is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Insonia safe for pregnant women?
Insonia may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Insonia again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Insonia safe during breastfeeding?
Insonia can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Insonia on the Kidneys?
Insonia does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Insonia on the Liver?
Insonia may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Insonia on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Insonia for the heart.
Insonia should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Insonia unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Insonia habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Insonia can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Insonia as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Insonia only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Insonia can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Insonia
Taking Insonia with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Insonia
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Insonia as it can have severe side effects.
No, Insonia is not a benzodiazepine. It is a nonbenzodiazepine drug that belongs to the class of drug known as imidazopyridine which produces sedative effects similar to the benzodiazepines.
Insonia is a brand name of zolpidem and it comes in the form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as imidazopyridine (sedative & hypnotic). It is used for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness).
Yes, Insonia may cause constipation in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxatives such as isabgol or lactulose and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Yes, Insonia is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, lack of energy, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take one tablet of Insonia at bedtime or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, oral Insonia should be taken empty stomach because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, and compromised respiratory function.
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References
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