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Joynap is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Joynap depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Joynap 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Joynap is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Joynap safe for pregnant women?
Joynap may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Joynap, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Joynap safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Joynap. If you see any side effects, stop taking Joynap immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Joynap again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Joynap on the Kidneys?
Joynap does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Joynap on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Joynap on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Joynap on the Heart?
Joynap is completely safe for the heart.
Joynap 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 Joynap unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Joynap habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Joynap. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Joynap, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Joynap can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Joynap should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Joynap has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Joynap
You can take Joynap with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Joynap
Consumption of alcohol and Joynap together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Joynap may cause nausea and vomiting in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.
Take one tablet of Joynap at bedtime or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, oral Joynap 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.
Yes, Joynap can be taken with fluoxetine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with fluoxetine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Joynap should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Joynap contains zolpidem which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that zolpidem works by producing the calming effect on the brain by decreasing the excessive neuronal activity of the brain which induces sleep.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ambien® (zolpidem tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 406-407
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1296-1298
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ambien® (zolpidem tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 406-407
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1296-1298
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ambien® (zolpidem tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 406-407
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1296-1298
