Generic Name

ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Trade Name
Ambien, Zolpimist

Classification
Sedative- hypnotic

Dosages and Route

PO
10 mg PO at bedtime. Do
not exceed 10 mg/day.
ER tablets12.5 mg/day
PO. Oral spray Two to
three sprays in mouth,
over tongue at bedtime

Indications:

Contraindications:
Contraindicated
with hypersensitivity
to zolpidem.

Nursing Implications:

Indications

Short-term treatment of
insomnia

Treatment of insomnia
in adults who experience
difficulties with sleep
onset and sleep
maintenance (ER tablets)

Therapeutic Actions:
Modulates GABA
receptors to cause
suppression of neurons,
leading to sedation,
anticonvulsant,
anxiolytic, and relaxant
properties.

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Use cautiously with

acute intermittent
porphyria, impaired
hepatic or renal
function, addictionprone patients,
pregnancy, lactation.

Take this drug exactly

as prescribed. Do not
exceed prescribed
dosage. Long-term use is
not recommended.

If using oral spray,

prime container before
initial use by
compressing the
container five times.
Hold container upright
and aim it directly into
Adverse effects
your open mouth.
Compress the container
CNS: Seizures,
completely, spraying
hallucinations,
over your tongue and
ataxia, EEG changes,
directly into your mouth.
pyrexia, morning
If drug is not used for 14
drowsiness,
or more days, prime the
hangover, headache,
container once before
dizziness, vertigo,
using.
acute brain
syndrome and
confusion;
paradoxical
excitation, anxiety,
depression,
nightmares,
dreaming, diplopia,
blurred vision,

suppression of REM
sleep, REM rebound
when drug is
discontinued,
complex sleep
disorders
GI: Esophagitis,
vomiting, nausea,
diarrhea,
constipation

Hypersensitivity:
Generalized allergic
re- actions; pruritus,
rash

Other: Flulike
symptoms, dry
mouth, infection,
anaphylaxis,
angioedema

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