Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet

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Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Insomnia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given at bedtime
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Insomnia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given at bedtime
Geriatric
  • Disease: Insomnia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given at bedtime

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet is used -

Moderate

Mild

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet 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.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet 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.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Joynap does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Joynap on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?


    Joynap is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet

  • Is this Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    You may get addicted to Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

    Yes
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

    Yes

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet


    You can take Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet


    Consumption of alcohol and Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet

Question over 6 years ago

Can Joynap cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.

Question almost 7 years ago

How to take Joynap?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Joynap with fluoxetine?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 7 years ago

Can I discontinue Joynap on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. , General Physician

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.

Question almost 7 years ago

How does Joynap work?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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


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