Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Zolpidem(6.25mg)
Strip of 7 Tablet
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Dactive 6.25mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Differing from benzodiazepines, which non-selectively bind to and activate all benzodiazepine (BZ) receptor subtypes, zolpidem in vitro binds the BZ1 receptor preferentially with a high-affinity ratio of the alpha1/alpha5 subunits.
After single 20mg oral doses, typical values of pharmacokinetic variables for zolpidem in humans are: a peak plasma concentration of 192 to 324 micrograms/L occurring 0.75 to 2.6 hours postdose; a terminal elimination half-line of 1.5 to 3.2 hours; and total clearance of 0.24 to 0.27 ml/min/kg.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dactive
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Headache
Nausea
Stomach pain
Memory loss
Vertigo
Vomiting
Back pain
Agitation
Double vision
Depression
confusion.
suicidal thoughts.
alcohol intoxication.
drug abuse.
depression.
aggressive behavior.
attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity.
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
Dactive 6.25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Dactive 6.25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Dactive 6.25mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. Ambien has been shown to decrease sleep latency for up to 35 days in controlled clinical studies [see Clinical Studies.
A product that may interact with this drug is: sodium oxybate. Other medications can affect the removal of zolpidem from your body, which may affect how zolpidem works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), rifampin, St. John's Wort, among others.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Dactive 6.25mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dactive 6.25mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Dactive 6.25mg Tablet to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dactive 6.25mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Does Dactive 6.25mg Tablet make you high?
Dactive 6.25mg Tablet produces a calming effect on the brain and induces sleep. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Dactive 6.25mg Tablet may also make an individual dependent such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it.
Q. Does Dactive 6.25mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, Dactive 6.25mg Tablet has abuse potential. However, it is more commonly seen in patients with a history of drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and drug addiction. Therefore, doctors should carefully take history of drug abuse from the patient. Moreover, patients with a history of drug abuse or addiction should be closely monitored during Dactive 6.25mg Tablet therapy.
Q. Can I take Dactive 6.25mg Tablet with prednisone?
No drug-drug interactions have been found Dactive 6.25mg Tablet taken with prednisone. However always consult with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q. Does Dactive 6.25mg Tablet help with anxiety?
Dactive 6.25mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia, which may help ease anxiety in some patients, although doctors do not prescribe Dactive 6.25mg Tablet for anxiety alone because it does not work in the same manner as other sedatives anti-anxiety drugs
