Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Zopiclone(7.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Zonap 7.5mg Tablet is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Zonap 7.5mg Tablet is never used for long-term treatment of insomnia, because of its high habit-forming potential. It 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include mild bitter or metallic taste in your mouth, dry mouth, and feeling drowsy or sleepy. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not away. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.
Zonap 7.5mg Tablet can dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Before taking Zonap 7.5mg Tablet, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking, so that your doctor can advise if taking this medicine is right for you. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.
The mechanism of action of the cyclopyrrolone hypnotic drug zopiclone involves allosteric modulation of the GABAA receptor. Zopiclone displaces the binding of [(3)H]-flunitrazepam with an affinity of 28 nM, and enhances the binding of the channel blocker
Zopiclone is partly metabolised in the liver to form an inactive N-demethylated derivative and an active N-oxide metabolite. In addition, approximately 50% of the administered dose is decarboxylated and excreted via the lungs. Less than 7% of the administered dose is renally excreted as unchanged zopiclone
Metallic taste
Bitter taste
Drowsiness
Dryness in mouth
Contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis, respiratory failure, severe liver impairment, and hypersensitivity
Zonap 7.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Zonap 7.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Zonap 7.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Zopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic from the pyrazolopyrimidine class and is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia
Buprenorphine Zopiclone may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Buprenorphine.
Bupropion The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Bupropion is combined with Zopiclone.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Zonap 7.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Zonap 7.5mg 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 Zonap 7.5mg 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.
It may cause a bitter taste in your mouth or a dry mouth. Try sipping water and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
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. Zonap 7.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Is Zonap 7.5mg Tablet addictive?
Yes, Zonap 7.5mg Tablet can be addictive. Although, this is more common in patients with pre-existing addiction or chemical abuse, or those having underlying psychiatric disorders.
Q. How long does it take for Zonap 7.5mg Tablet to work?
Zonap 7.5mg Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Zonap 7.5mg Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Zonap 7.5mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Zonap 7.5mg Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Zonap 7.5mg Tablet only if you know that you will be able to stay in bed for at least 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.
Q. Does Zonap 7.5mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, Zonap 7.5mg Tablet does have abuse potential. The risk of abuse increases with the dose and duration of treatment and concomitant use of other psychoactive drugs. The risk is also greater for patients who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or history of psychiatric disorders.
Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Zonap 7.5mg Tablet?
An overdose of medicine can lead to the following symptoms of feeling drowsy, confused, sleeping deeply and possibly falling into a coma. It may also reduce muscle strength (hypotonia), feeling dizzy, light headed, or faintness. Other symptoms could be falling over or losing balance or difficulty in breathing. The underlying reason could be low blood pressure.
