Manufacturer
RANBAXY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
Contents
Zolpidem tartrate
Indication
Short-term management of insomnia.
Instruction
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Do not take w/ or immediately after a meal.
Drug interaction
Flumazenil reverses the sedative/hypnotic effect of zolpidem. Increased depressant effects w/ CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, antihistamines, alcohol). Additive effect on decreased alertness and psychomotor performance w/ imipramine and chlorpromazine. Increased plasma concentration w/ itraconazole, ketoconazole and other CYP3A4 inhibitors. May decrease plasma concentration w/ CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. carbamazepine). Reduced hypnotic effect w/ rifampicin.Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of prolonged sedation and respiratory depression w/ ritonavir.