Zappy 5mg Tablet
Abbott

prescription required

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
10.58

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Insomnia

COMPOSITION:
Zolpidem (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Zappy 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Zappy 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Zappy 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Zappy 5mg Tablet is safe as per American Association of Pregnancy.

Driving

Zappy 5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Zappy 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zappy 5mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Zappy 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zappy 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Zappy 5mg Tablet is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Zolpidem   5mg

Uses of Zappy Tablet
Zappy 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of insomnia.

How to use Zappy Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zappy 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zappy Tablet works
Zappy 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movements, Memory impairment, Nervousness, Headache.

Expert advice for Zappy Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Zappy to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer. Take Zappy once while going to bed and do not repeat in the same night. Not for long-term use as it can be habit-forming. Along with taking Zappy, follow simple tips to establish a sleep routine: Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day; avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, or consuming coffee/tea four to six hours before going to bed; avoid large meal before bedtime; do not exercise right before going to bed; make sure the bedroom is quiet and dark; avoid daytime nap. Do not abruptly stop the medicine if you have been regularly using it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Zappy make you high?
Zappy produces a calming effect on the brain and induces sleep. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Zappy may also make an individual dependent such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it

Q. Does Zappy have paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin in it?
No, Zappy does not have paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin in it

Q. Does Zappy expire?
Like all medicines, Zappy has an expiry date, which is printed on the tablet strip or bottle. Zappy should not be taken beyond this date.

Q. Can I take Zappy with prednisone?
No drug-drug interactions have been found Zappy taken with prednisone. However always consult with your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Does Zappy help with anxiety?
Zappy is used to treat insomnia, which may help ease anxiety in some patients, although doctors do not prescribe Zappy for anxiety alone because it does not work in the same manner as other sedatives anti-anxiety drugs