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Zopiclone tablets

Function and Efficacy

Conventional doses have sedative, hypnotic and muscle relaxant effects. This product acts on benzodiazepine receptors, but the binding mode is different from that of benzodiazepine drugs.

Ingredients

Zopiclone

Appearance

This product is a film-coated tablet, which appears white after removing the film coating.

Indication

Insomnia. Especially suitable for patients who cannot tolerate the residual effect of the next morning.

Usage and Dosage

Oral administration, 7.5 mg, taken before bedtime; the elderly should initially take 3.75 mg before bedtime, and 7.5 mg when necessary; those with impaired liver function should take 3.75 mg.

Adverse Reactions

It is related to the dose and the sensitivity of the patient. Occasionally, drowsiness, bitter taste in the mouth, dry mouth, muscle weakness, amnesia, and drunkenness may occur. Some people experience abnormal irritability, aggressiveness, irritability, or mental confusion, headache, and fatigue. Sudden discontinuation of medication after long-term use may cause withdrawal symptoms (which appear faster due to the short half-life of the drug), and there may be mild agitation, anxiety, myalgia, tremor, rebound insomnia and nightmares, nausea and vomiting, and rarely severe spasms, muscle tremors, and confusion (often secondary to milder symptoms).

Precautions

It is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to this product, patients with decompensated respiratory insufficiency, myasthenia gravis, and severe sleep apnea syndrome.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Children under 15 years old should not use this product. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Use with caution during pregnancy. Due to the high concentration of this product in breast milk, it is not suitable for lactating women. Precautions for the elderly: Follow the doctor's advice.

Drug Interactions

1. Taking it with neuromuscular blockers (tubocurarine, muscle relaxants) or other central nervous system depressants can enhance the sedative effect. 2. Taking it with benzodiazepine anxiolytics and hypnotics can increase the occurrence of withdrawal syndrome.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in sealed container.

Packaging Specification

7.5 mg

Validity Period

24 months.

Manufacturer

Shanghai Sine Tianping Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1998-05-07
  • Address:

    No. 4598, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
  • Tax NO.:

    91310112832231856K
  • Registered Funds:

    154.7 million yuan
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