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Zleep is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Insomnia.
The correct dosage of Zleep depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zleep as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zleep are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Zleep's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Zleep's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zleep related warnings section.
Zleep is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Angioedema are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zleep are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Zleep have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zleep, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zleep is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Zleep safe for pregnant women?
Zleep may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Zleep, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Zleep safe during breastfeeding?
Zleep can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Zleep on the Kidneys?
Zleep is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Zleep on the Liver?
Side effects of Zleep rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zleep on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Zleep for the heart.
Zleep should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zleep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zleep habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Zleep. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zleep, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Zleep can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zleep only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Zleep works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zleep
Taking Zleep with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zleep
Taking Zleep with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Zleep 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.
Yes, Zleep 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.
No, Zleep is not a benzodiazepine. It is a nonbenzodiazepine drug that belongs to the class of drug known as imidazopyridine which produces sedative effects similar to the benzodiazepines.
No, Zleep does not cause hair loss (alopecia). Scientific research suggests that there is no direct association between the use of Zleep and hair loss. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug then the possibility of other factors which may be causing hair loss.
No, Zleep is only used to treat insomnia (sleeplessness) not anxiety. The reason behind this is that Zleep has only mild anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) property which is not helpful in treating anxiety.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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