Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Insomnia

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 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

Chloramphenicol

Codeine

Tramadol

Moderate

Dextromethorphan

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenytoin

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 -

Depression
Angioedema
Suicidal Tendency
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

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 almost 6 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.

Question almost 5 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 over 5 years ago

Does Joynap cause anxiety?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Joynap might cause anxiety in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. This effect is reversible in nature and the anxiety is relieved after discontinuation of this drug. If you are experiencing anxiety more frequently after taking this drug then discuss this with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Joynap cause constipation?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Joynap may cause constipation in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxatives such as isabgol or lactulose and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Joynap treat anxiety?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

No, Joynap is only used to treat insomnia (sleeplessness) not anxiety. The reason behind this is that Joynap has only mild anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) property which is not helpful in treating anxiety.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet

Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Joynap 0.5 Mg Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Joynap work?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Joynap with fluoxetine?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Does Joynap cause anxiety?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Can Joynap cause constipation?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Does Joynap treat anxiety?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

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