Description : Zoldem contains Zolpidem Tartrate, which is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic of the imidazopyridine class that binds selectively to the benzodiazepine Omega-1 receptor subtype of GABA-A receptor in the CNS.It is available as tablets of 5 mg and 10 mg for oral administration.
Composition : Each Zoldem-5 film-coated tablet contains:
Zolpidem tartrate IP :
5mg.
Each Zoldem-10 film-coated tablet contains:
Zolpidem tartrate IP :
10mg.
Indications : Zoldem is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia.
The duration of treatment should be from a few days to two weeks with a maximum of four weeks including justifiably tapering off where clinically appropriate.
Dosage : Zoldem should be taken just before retiring to bed.
Adults : The recommended daily dose for adults is 10 mg.
Elderly or debilitated patients : Elderly or debilitated patients may be especially sensitive to the effects ofzolpidem.Hence, 5 mg dose is recommended.
