Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg Tablet, 60-count
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Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Zolpidem belongs to a class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $0.1631 | $9.79 / 60 tablets |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 00781-5317-01 | Sandoz | 100 tablets | $0.035 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 00904-6082-61 | Major | 100 tablets | $0.035 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 13668-0007-01 | Torrent | 100 tablets | $0.035 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 16714-0621-01 | NorthStar | 100 tablets | $0.035 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 60687-0838-01 | American | 1 tablet | $0.035 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 62135-0778-90 | Chartwell | 90 tablets | $0.035 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 65862-0159-01 | Aurobindo | 100 tablets | $0.035 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 71093-0155-04 | ACI | 100 tablets | $0.035 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Ambien 5 mg 00024-5401-31 | Sanofi-Aventis | 100 tablets | $20.620 | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Ambien 5 mg 00713-5401-01 | Cosette | 100 tablets | $20.620 | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 50090-1022-00 | A-S | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 50090-2649-00 | A-S | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 50090-3879-00 | A-S | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 50090-7434-00 | A-S | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 51407-0877-01 | Golden | 100 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 51407-0941-01 | Golden | 100 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 55154-1398-00 | Cardinal | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 55700-0268-30 | Quality | 30 tablets | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 60760-0515-30 | St. | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 60760-0761-30 | ST. | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 61919-0751-10 | Direct_Rx | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 63187-0558-05 | Proficient | 5 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 63187-0691-15 | Proficient | 15 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 63187-0707-15 | Proficient | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 63629-1170-01 | Bryant | 100 tablets | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 63629-3549-00 | Bryant | 25 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 63629-8998-01 | Bryant | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 63629-9613-01 | Bryant | 1000 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 68071-2232-04 | NuCare | 14 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 68071-3482-02 | NuCare | 2 tablets | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 68071-4598-03 | NuCare | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 68788-8854-03 | Preferred | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 68788-9126-02 | Preferred | 28 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 70518-2917-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 60 tablets | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 71335-9629-00 | Bryant | 25 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 71610-0151-15 | Aphena | 15 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 71610-0156-30 | Aphena | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 71610-0670-30 | Aphena | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 71610-0847-10 | Aphena | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 71610-0904-10 | Aphena | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 72162-1982-01 | Bryant | 100 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 72722-0103-01 | The | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 72789-0390-21 | PD-Rx | 21 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 76420-0233-30 | Asclemed | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 76420-0416-00 | Asclemed | 1000 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 80425-0087-01 | Advanced | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mgthis 80425-0165-02 | Advanced | 60 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 80425-0322-01 | Advanced | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem 5 mg 80425-0430-01 | Advanced | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg 80425-0513-01 | Advanced | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Edluar 5 mg 00037-6050-30 | Viatris | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 80425-0165-01 | 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (80425-0165-1) | 2007-09-05 | Active |
| 80425-0165-02 You're viewing this | 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (80425-0165-2) | 2007-09-05 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🚨 Boxed Warning ▾
Boxed Warning WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of zolpidem tartare tablets. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including death. Discontinue zolpidem tartare tablets immediately if a patient experiences a complex sleep behavior [see Contraindications ( 4) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)].
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1. Indications and Usage Section INDICATIONS AND USAGE Zolpidem tartrate tablets, USP are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. Zolpidem tartrate tablets, USP have been shown to decrease sleep latency for up to 35 days in controlled clinical studies [ see CLINICAL STUDIES (14)] .
The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were 4 to 5 weeks in duration with the final formal assessments of sleep latency performed at the end of treatment.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2. Dosage and Administration Section DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1Dosage in Adults Use the lowest effective dose for the patient. The recommended initial dose is 5 mg for women and either 5 or 10 mg for men, taken only once per night immediately before bedtime with at least 7 to 8 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening. If the 5 mg dose is not effective, the dose can be increased to 10 mg.
In some patients, the higher morning blood levels following use of the 10 mg dose increase the risk of next-day impairment of driving and other activities that require full alertness [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] . The total dose of zolpidem tartrate tablets should not exceed 10 mg once daily immediately before bedtime. Zolpidem tartrate tablets should be taken as a single dose and should not be readministered during the same night.
The recommended initial doses for women and men are different because zolpidem clearance is lower in women.
2.2Special Populations Elderly or debilitated patients may be especially sensitive to the effects of zolpidem tartrate. The recommended dose of zolpidem tartrate in these patient is 5 mg once daily immediately before bedtime [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5)]. Patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment do not clear the drug as rapidly as normal subjects.
The recommended dose of zolpidem tartrate tablets in these patients is 5 mg once daily immediately before bedtime. Avoid zolpidem tartrate tablets use in patients with severe hepatic impairment as it may contribute to encephalopathy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)].
2.3Use with CNS Depressants Dosage adjustment may be necessary when zolpidem tartrate tablets are combined with other CNS-depressant drugs because of the potentially additive effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] .
2.4Administration The effect of zolpidem tartrate tablets may be slowed by ingestion with or immediately after a meal.
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3. Dosage Forms and Strengths Zolpidem tartrate tablets are available in 5 mg and 10 mg strength tablets for oral administration. Tablets are not scored.
Zolpidem tartrate 5 mg tablets are red colored, capsule shaped tablets with the Torrent logo debossed on one side and '5 MG' debossed on the other side. Zolpidem tartrate 10 mg tablets are peach-yellow colored, capsule shaped tablets with the Torrent logo debossed on one side and '10 MG' debossed on the other side.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4. Contraindications CONTRAINDICATIONS Zolpidem tartrate tablets are contraindicated in patients Zolpidem tartrate tablets are contraindicated in patients who have experienced complex sleep behaviors after taking zolpidem tartrate tablets [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)]. who have experienced complex sleep behaviors after taking zolpidem tartrate tablets [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)]. with known hypersensitivity to zolpidem. Observed reactions include anaphylaxis and angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)].
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5. Warnings and Precautions
5.1Complex Sleep Behaviors Complex sleep behaviors, including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake, may occur following the first or any subsequent use of zolpidem tartrate tablets. Patients can be seriously injured or injure others during complex sleep behaviors . Such injuries may result in a fatal outcome.
Other complex sleep behaviors (e.g., preparing and eating food, making phone calls, or having sex) have also been reported. Patients usually do not remember these events. Postmarketing reports have shown that complex sleep behaviors may occur with zolpidem tartrate tablets alone at recommended doses, with or without the concomitant use of alcohol or other Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1)] .
Discontinue zolpidem tartrate tablets immediately if a patient experiences a complex sleep behavior [see Contraindications ( 4)] .
5.2CNS-Depressant Effects and Next-Day Impairment Zolpidem tartrate tablets, like other sedative-hypnotic drugs, has CNS-depressant effects. Coadministration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression . Dosage adjustments of zolpidem tartrate tablets and of other concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary when zolpidem tartrate tablets are administered with such agents because of the potentially additive effects.
The use of zolpidem tartrate tablets with other sedative-hypnotics (including other zolpidem products) at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended Zolpidem tartrate tablets, like other sedative-hypnotic drugs, has CNS-depressant effects. Coadministration with other CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol) increases the risk of CNS depression [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1)] . Dosage adjustments of zolpidem tartrate tablets and of other concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary when zolpidem tartrate tablets are administered with such agents because of the potentially additive effects.
The use of zolpidem tartrate tablets with other sedative-hypnotics (including other zolpidem products) at bedtime or the middle of the night is not recommended [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3)]. The risk of next-day psychomotor impairment, including impaired driving, is increased if zolpidem tartrate tablets are taken with less than a full night of sleep remaining (7 to 8 hours); if a higher than the recommended dose is taken; if coadministered with other CNS depressants or alcohol; or if coadministered with other drugs that increase the blood levels of zolpidem.
Patients should be warned against driving and other activities requiring complete mental alertness if zolpidem tartrate tablets are taken in these circumstances The risk of next-day psychomotor impairment, including impaired driving, is increased if zolpidem tartrate tablets are taken with less than a full night of sleep remaining (7 to 8 hours); if a higher than the recommended dose is taken; if coadministered with other CNS depressants or alcohol; or if coadministered with other drugs that increase the blood levels of zolpidem.
Patients should be warned against driving and other activities requiring complete mental alertness if zolpidem tartrate tablets are taken in these circumstances [see Dosage and Administration ( 2), Clinical Studies ( 14.3)]. Vehicle drivers and machine operators should be warned that, as with other hypnotics, there may be a possible risk of adverse reactions including drowsiness, prolonged reaction time, dizziness, sleepiness, blurred/double vision, reduced alertness, and impaired driving the morning after therapy. In order to minimize this risk a full night of sleep (7 to 8 hours) is recommended.Vehicle drivers and machine operators should be warned that, as with other hypnotics, there may be a possible risk of adverse reactions including drowsiness, prolonged reacti…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6. Adverse Reactions The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Complex Sleep Behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] CNS-Depressant Effects and Next-Day Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] Serious Anaphylactic and Anaphylactoid Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)] Abnormal Thinking and Behavior Changes [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5)] Withdrawal effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9)]
6.1Clinical Trials Experience Associated with Discontinuation of Treatment Approximately 4% of 1,701 patients who received zolpidem at all doses (1.25 to 90 mg) in U.S. premarketing clinical trials discontinued treatment because of an adverse reaction. Reactions most commonly associated with discontinuation from U.S. trials were daytime drowsiness (0.5%), dizziness (0.4%), headache (0.5%), nausea (0.6%), and vomiting (0.5%). Approximately 4% of 1,959 patients who received zolpidem at all doses (1 to 50 mg) in similar foreign trials discontinued treatment because of an adverse reaction.
Reactions most commonly associated with discontinuation from these trials were daytime drowsiness (1.1%), dizziness/vertigo (0.8%), amnesia (0.5%), nausea (0.5%), headache (0.4%), and falls (0.4%). Data from a clinical study in which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)-treated patients were given zolpidem revealed that four of the seven discontinuations during double-blind treatment with zolpidem (n=95) were associated with impaired concentration, continuing or aggravated depression, and manic reaction; one patient treated with placebo (n=97) was discontinued after an attempted suicide.
Most Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions in Controlled Trials During short-term treatment (up to 10 nights) with zolpidem tartrate tablets at doses up to 10 mg, the most commonly observed adverse reactions associated with the use of zolpidem and seen at statistically significant differences from placebo-treated patients were drowsiness (reported by 2% of zolpidem patients), dizziness (1%), and diarrhea (1%). During longer-term treatment (28 to 35 nights) with zolpidem at doses up to 10 mg, the most commonly observed adverse reactions associated with the use of zolpidem and seen at statistically significant differences from placebo-treated patients were dizziness (5%) and drugged feelings (3%).
Adverse Reactions Observed at an Incidence of ≥1% in Controlled Trials The following tables enumerate treatment-emergent adverse reactions frequencies that were observed at an incidence equal to 1% or greater among patients with insomnia who received zolpidem tartrate and at a greater incidence than placebo in U.S. placebo-controlled trials. Events reported by investigators were classified utilizing a modified World Health Organization (WHO) dictionary of preferred terms for the purpose of establishing event frequencies.
The prescriber should be aware that these figures cannot be used to predict the incidence of side effects in the course of usual medical practice, in which patient characteristics and other factors differ from those that prevailed in these clinical trials. Similarly, the cited frequencies cannot be compared with figures obtained from other clinical investigators involving related drug products and uses, since each group of drug trials is conducted under a different set of conditions. However, the cited figures provide the physician with a basis for estimating the relative contribution of drug and nondrug factors to the incidence of side effects in the population studied.
The following table was derived from results of 11 placebo-controlled short-term U.S. efficacy trials involving zolpidem in doses ranging from 1.25 to 20 mg. The table is limited to data from doses up to and including 10 mg, the highest dose recommended for use. Table 1 Incidences of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions in Placebo Controlled Clinical Trials Lasting up to 10 Nights (Percentage…
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7. Drug Interactions
7.1CNS-Active Drugs CNS Depressants Coadministration of zolpidem with other CNS depressants increases the risk of CNS depression. Concomitant use of zolpidem with these drugs may increase drowsiness and psychomotor impairment, including impaired driving ability [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1, 5.2)]. Zolpidem tartrate was evaluated in healthy volunteers in single-dose interaction studies for several CNS drugs.
Imipramine, Chlorpromazine Imipramine in combination with zolpidem produced no pharmacokinetic interaction other than a 20% decrease in peak levels of imipramine, but there was an additive effect of decreased alertness. Similarly, chlorpromazine in combination with zolpidem produced no pharmacokinetic interaction, but there was an additive effect of decreased alertness and psychomotor performance [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)] . Haloperidol A study involving haloperidol and zolpidem revealed no effect of haloperidol on the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of zolpidem.
The lack of a drug interaction following single-dose administration does not predict the absence of an effect following chronic administration [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)] . Alcohol An additive adverse effect on psychomotor performance between alcohol and oral zolpidem was demonstrated [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1, 5.2)] . Sertraline Concomitant administration of zolpidem and sertraline increases exposure to zolpidem [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)] .
Fluoxetine After multiple doses of zolpidem tartrate and fluoxetine an increase in the zolpidem half-life (17%) was observed. There was no evidence of an additive effect in psychomotor performance [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)] .
7.2Drugs that Affect Drug Metabolism via Cytochrome P450 Some compounds known to induce or inhibit CYP3A may affect exposure to zolpidem. The effect of drugs that induce or inhibit other P450 enzymes on the exposure to zolpidem is not known. CYP3A4 Inducers Rifampin Rifampin, a CYP3A4 inducer, significantly reduced the exposure to and the pharmacodynamic effects of zolpidem.
Use of Rifampin in combination with zolpidem may decrease the efficacy of zolpidem and is not recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)] . St. John's wort Use of St.
John's wort, a CYP3A4 inducer, in combination with zolpidem may decrease blood levels of zolpidem and is not recommended. CYP3A4 Inhibitors Ketoconazole Ketoconazole, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor, increased the exposure to and pharmacodynamic effects of zolpidem. Consideration should be given to using a lower dose of zolpidem when a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor and zolpidem are given together [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)] .
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8. Use in Specific Populations
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Neonates born to mothers using zolpidem late in the third trimester of pregnancy have been reported to experience symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation [see CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS and DATA] . Published data on the use of zolpidem during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with zolpidem and major birth defects [see DATA]. Oral administration of zolpidem to pregnant rats and rabbits did not indicate a risk for adverse effects on fetal development at clinically relevant doses [see DATA].
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Clinical Considerations Fetal/neonatal adverse reactions Zolpidem crosses the placenta and may produce respiratory depression and sedation in neonates. Monitor neonates exposed to zolpidem during pregnancy and labor for signs of excess sedation, hypotonia, and respiratory depression and manage accordingly. Data Human data Published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports on the use of zolpidem during pregnancy do not report a clear association with zolpidem and major birth defects.
There are limited postmarketing reports of severe to moderate cases of respiratory depression that occurred after birth in neonates whose mothers had taken zolpidem during pregnancy. These cases required artificial ventilation or intratracheal intubation. The majority of neonates recovered within hours to a few weeks after birth once treated.
Zolpidem has been shown to cross the placenta. Animal data Oral administration of zolpidem to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis at 4, 20, and 100 mg base/kg/day, which are approximately 5, 25, and 120 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 10 mg/day (8 mg zolpidem base) based on mg/m 2body surface area, caused delayed fetal development (incomplete fetal skeletal ossification) at maternally toxic (ataxia) doses 25 and 120 times the MRHD based on mg/m 2body surface area. Oral administration of zolpidem to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis at 1, 4, and 16 mg base/kg/day, which are approximately 2.5, 10, and 40 times the MRHD of 10 mg/day (8 mg zolpidem base) based on mg/m2 body surface area caused embryo-fetal death and delayed fetal development (incomplete fetal skeletal ossification) at a maternally toxic (decreased body weight gain) dose 40 times the MRHD based on mg/m 2 body surface area.
Oral administration of zolpidem to pregnant rats from day 15 of gestation through lactation at 4, 20, and 100 mg base/kg/day, which are approximately 5, 25, and 120 times the MRHD of 10 mg/day (8 mg zolpidem base) based on mg/m 2 body surface area, delayed offspring growth and decreased survival at doses 25 and 120 times, respectively, the MRHD based on mg/m2 body surface area.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary Limited data from published literature report the presence of zolpidem in human milk. There are reports of excess sedation in infants exposed to zolpidem through breastmilk [see CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS]. There is no information on the effects of zolpidem on milk production.
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for zolpidem and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from zolpidem or from the underlying maternal condition. Clinical Considerations Infants exposed to zolpidem through breastmilk should be monitored for excess sedation, hypotonia, and respiratory depression. A lactating woman may consider interrupting breastfeeding and pumping and discarding breast milk during treatment and for 23 hours (approximately 5 elimination half…
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10. Overdosage Section OVERDOSAGE
10.1Signs and Symptoms In postmarketing experience of overdose with zolpidem tartrate alone, or in combination with CNS-depressant agents, impairment of consciousness ranging from somnolence to coma, cardiovascular and/or respiratory compromise, and fatal outcomes have been reported.
10.2Recommended Treatment General symptomatic and supportive measures should be used along with immediate gastric lavage where appropriate. Intravenous fluids should be administered as needed. Zolpidem's sedative hypnotic effect was shown to be reduced by flumazenil and therefore may be useful; however, flumazenil administration may contribute to the appearance of neurological symptoms (convulsions).
As in all cases of drug overdose, respiration, pulse, blood pressure, and other appropriate signs should be monitored and general supportive measures employed. Hypotension and CNS depression should be monitored and treated by appropriate medical intervention. Sedating drugs should be withheld following zolpidem overdosage, even if excitation occurs.
The value of dialysis in the treatment of overdosage has not been determined, although hemodialysis studies in patients with renal failure receiving therapeutic doses have demonstrated that zolpidem is not dialyzable. As with the management of all overdosage, the possibility of multiple drug ingestion should be considered. The physician may wish to consider contacting a poison control center for up-to-date information on the management of hypnotic drug product overdosage.
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12. Clinical Pharmacology
12.1Mechanism of Action Zolpidem is a GABA A receptor positive modulator presumed to exert its therapeutic effects in the short-term treatment of insomnia through binding to the benzodiazepine site of α1 subunit containing GABA A receptors, increasing the frequency of chloride channel opening resulting in the inhibition of neuronal excitation.
12.2Pharmacodynanamics Zolpidem binds to GABA A receptors with greater affinity for α1subunit relative to α2 and α3 subunit containing receptors. Zolpidem has no appreciable binding affinity for α5 subunit containing GABA A receptors. This binding profile may explain the relative absence of myorelaxant effects in animal studies.
Zolpidem has no appreciable binding affinity for dopaminergic D2, serotonergic 5HT2, adrenergic, histaminergic or muscarinic receptors.
12.3Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetic profile of zolpidem tartrate tablets is characterized by rapid absorption from the gastrointestinal tract and a short elimination half-life (T 1/2) in healthy subjects. In a single-dose crossover study in 45 healthy subjects administered 5 and 10 mg zolpidem tartrate tablets, the mean peak concentrations (C max) were 59 (range: 29 to 113) and 121 (range: 58 to 272) ng/mL, respectively, occurring at a mean time (T max) of 1.6 hours for both. The mean zolpidem tartrate tablets elimination half-life was 2.6 (range: 1.4 to 4.5) and 2.5 (range: 1.4 to 3.8) hours, for the 5 and 10 mg tablets, respectively.
Zolpidem tartrate tablets are converted to inactive metabolites that are eliminated primarily by renal excretion. Zolpidem tartrate tablets demonstrated linear kinetics in the dose range of 5 to 20 mg. Total protein binding was found to be 92.5 ± 0.1% and remained constant, independent of concentration between 40 and 790 ng/mL.
Zolpidem did not accumulate in young adults following nightly dosing with 20 mg zolpidem tartrate tablets for 2 weeks. A food-effect study in 30 healthy male subjects compared the pharmacokinetics of zolpidem tartrate tablets 10 mg when administered while fasting or 20 minutes after a meal. Results demonstrated that with food, mean AUC and C max were decreased by 15% and 25%, respectively, while mean T max was prolonged by 60% (from 1.4 to 2.2 hr).
The half-life remained unchanged. These results suggest that, for faster sleep onset, zolpidem tartrate tablets should not be administered with or immediately after a meal. Special Populations Elderly In the elderly, the dose for zolpidem tartrate tablets should be 5 mg [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5), Dosage and Administration ( 2)].
This recommendation is based on several studies in which the mean C max, T 1/2, and AUC were significantly increased when compared to results in young adults. In one study of eight elderly subjects (>70 years), the means for C max, T 1/2, and AUC significantly increased by 50% (255 vs. 384 ng/mL), 32% (2.2 vs.
2.9hr), and 64% (955 vs. 1,562 ng·hr/mL), respectively, as compared to younger adults (20 to 40 years) following a single 20 mg oral dose. Zolpidem tartrate tablets did not accumulate in elderly subjects following nightly oral dosing of 10 mg for 1 week.
Hepatic impairment The pharmacokinetics of zolpidem tartrate tablets in eight patients with chronic hepatic insufficiency was compared to results in healthy subjects. Following a single 20 mg oral zolpidem tartrate dose, mean C max and AUC were found to be two times (250 vs. 499 ng/mL) and five times (788 vs.
4,203 ng·hr/mL) higher, respectively, in hepatically compromised patients. T max did not change. The mean half-life in cirrhotic patients of 9.9 hr (range: 4.1 to 25.8 hr) was greater than that observed in normal subjects of 2.2 hr (range: 1.6 to 2.4 hr) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7)].
Renal impairment The pharmacokinetics of zolpidem tartrate was studied in 11 patients with end-stage renal failure (mean Cl Cr = 6.5 ± 1.5 mL/m…
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16. How Supplied/Storage and Handling Zolpidem tartrate 5 mg tablets, USP are red colored, capsule shaped tablets with the Torrent logo debossed on one side and '5 MG' debossed on the other side and supplied as: Bottles of 30 Tablets NDC: 80425-0165-01 Bottles of 60 Tablets NDC: 80425-0165-02 Store at 20º to 25°C (68º to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59º to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
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11. Description Zolpidem tartrate, a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptor positive modulator of the imidazopyridine class. Zolpidem tartrate is available in 5 mg and 10 mg strength tablets for oral administration.
Chemically, zolpidem is N,N,6-trimethyl-2-p-tolylimidazo[1,2-a] pyridine-3-acetamide L-(+)-tartrate (2:1). It has the following structure: Zolpidem tartrate, USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water, alcohol, and propylene glycol. It has a molecular weight of 764.88.
Each zolpidem tartrate tablet, USP includes the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide and ferric oxide red; the 10 mg tablet also contains ferric oxide yellow. Structure
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Medication Guide Section MEDICATION GUIDE MEDICATION GUIDE Zolpidem Tartrate (zole-PI-dem TAR-trate) Tablets, USP C-IV Read the Medication Guide that comes with zolpidem tartrate tablets before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about zolpidem tartrate tablets? Do not take more zolpidem tartrate tablets than prescribed. Do not take zolpidem tartrate tablets unless you are able to stay in bed a full night (7 to 8 hours) before you must be active again.
Take zolpidem tartrate tablets right before you get in bed, not sooner. Zolpidem tartrate tablets may cause serious side effects, including: complex sleep behaviors that have caused serious injury and death. After taking zolpidem tartrate tablets, you may get up out of bed while not being fully awake and do an activity that you do not know you are doing (complex sleep behaviors).
The next morning, you may not remember that you did anything during the night. These activities may occur with zolpidem tartrate tablets whether or not you drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy. Reported activities include: o driving a car ("sleep-driving") o making and eating food o talking on the phone o having sex o sleep-walking Stop taking zolpidem tartrate tablets and call your healthcare provider right away if you find out that you have done any of the above activities after taking zolpidem tartrate tablets.
Do not take zolpidem tartrate tablets if you: have ever experienced a complex sleep behavior (such as driving a car, making and eating food, talking on the phone , or having sex while not being fully awake) after taking zolpidem tartrate tablets. drank alcohol that evening or before bed took another medicine to help you sleep What are zolpidem tartrate tablets? Zolpidem tartrate tablets are sedative-hypnotic (sleep) medicine. Zolpidem tartrate tablets are used in adults for the short-term treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia (trouble falling asleep).
Zolpidem tartrate tablets are not recommended for use in children under the age of 18 years. Zolpidem tartrate is a federally controlled substance (C-IV) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep zolpidem tartrate tablets in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse.
Selling or giving away zolpidem tartrate tablets may harm others, and is against the law. Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever abused or have been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs. Who should not take zolpidem tartrate tablets?
Do not take zolpidem tartrate tablets if you are allergic to zolpidem or any other ingredients in zolpidem tartrate tablets. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in zolpidem tartrate tablets. Do not take zolpidem tartrate tablets if you have had an allergic reaction to drugs containing zolpidem, such as zolpidem tartrate CR tablets, Edluar, Zolpimist, or Intermezzo.
Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction to zolpidem can include: swelling of your face, lips, and throat that may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking zolpidem tartrate tablets? Zolpidem tartrate tablets may not be right for you. Before starting zolpidem tartrate tablets, tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions, including if you: have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts have a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction have kidney or liver disease have a lung disease or breathing problems are pregnant, planning to become pregnant.
Talk to your healthcare provider about the risk to your unborn baby if you take zolpidem tartrate tablets. Using zolpidem tartrate tablets in the last trimester of pregnancy may cause breathing difficulties or excess sleepines…