Zolway 10mg Tablets

• Zolway tablet is prescribed to the patient with Insomnia

• Zolway tablet is contraindicated if-
• You are allergic or hypersensitive to Zolpidem.
• You suffer from Respiratory Depression.
• You have a Muscular Disorder (Myasthenia Gravis).
• You have a severe Liver Disorder.
• You are under 18 years of age.

• Zolway tablet can have certain side effects-
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Difficulty in maintaining Balance
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Change in Appetite
• Weird Dreams
• Dry Mouth

Other General Warnings

• You have a medical history or present condition of any kidney, liver, or heart disorders.
• You or your family member have a history or present condition of mental illness like depression.
• You have suicidal thoughts after taking the Zolway tablet.
• You are taking any medicine, vitamins, or supplements, even if it is ayurvedic.
• You want to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking the Zolway tablet.
• You want to either stop or alter the dose of the Zolway tablet. Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor. It can worsen the situation.
• You have withdrawal symptoms like lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, tremors, sweating, flushing, etc.
• You feel like taking the Zolway tablet beyond the dose or duration. Remember, it has habit-forming potential.
• You have symptoms of an allergic reaction like skin rash, swollen tongue after taking the Zolway tablet.
• You have been told that you have been waking up and indulging in some activity at night, which you cannot recall the next day.

• Zolway tablets have to be taken only with a doctor’s recommendation. Generally, it is prescribed for a shorter duration, and the schedule has to be maintained. Do not exceed the dose and duration without a doctor’s approval.
• Proper timings need to be maintained. It should be taken 30-45 minutes before the preferred sleeping time.
• Usually, a 10 mg dose is advised for men and 5 mg for women.
• You can take Zolway Tablets orally with water. The tablets should not be distorted in any way by either crushing or breaking.
• Zolway tablets can be consumed with or without food. The tablet should not be taken after a high-fat diet as it affects the absorption of Zolpidem which would further decrease the efficacy.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Zolway tablet can interact with these medicines-
• Codeine (given in cough), Clonazepam (given in seizures) can increase the depressive action on the Nervous System.
• Ketoconazole (antifungal) and Erythromycin (antibiotic), which can reduce the metabolism of Zolpidem, can increase the risk of side effects.
• Chlorpromazine (antipsychotic) can increase the risk of severity of side effects.
• Rifampicin (antibiotic) can reduce the efficacy of Zolpidem.
• Acetaminophen (painkiller ) can increase the metabolism of Zolpidem.