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Zopimin S 1mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Uses of Zopimin S Tablet
Benefits of Zopimin S Tablet
In Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Zopimin S 1mg Tablet helps treat insomnia as well as improves the quality of sleep. Zopimin S 1mg Tablet works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
Side effects of Zopimin S Tablet
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 Zopimin S
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Taste change
- Dryness in mouth
- Rash
- Anxiety
- Hallucination
- Respiratory tract infection
- Viral infection
How to use Zopimin S Tablet
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. Zopimin S 1mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zopimin S 1mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zopimin S 1mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet may impair alertness and motor coordination, including the risk of morning impairment this risk increases with dose and this may affect your ability to drive.
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet may impair alertness and motor coordination, including the risk of morning impairment this risk increases with dose and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zopimin S 1mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zopimin S 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Zopimin S 1mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Zopimin S 1mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Zopimin S 1mg 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.
- Inform your doctor if you notice behavioral changes, new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of depression, drug/alcohol abuse, and liver disease.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cyclopyrrolone Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z Compounds)
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does it take for Zopimin S 1mg Tablet to work?
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Zopimin S 1mg Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Zopimin S 1mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Zopimin S 1mg Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Zopimin S 1mg 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.
Does Zopimin S 1mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, Zopimin S 1mg 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.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Zopimin S 1mg Tablet?
An overdose of medicine can make you feel confused, drowsy, dizzy, and lightheaded. It may also lead to difficulty in breathing, floppy muscles (hypotonia), and loss of balance which may make you fall over. You may sleep deeply and possibly fall into a coma. The underlying reason of these symptoms could be low blood pressure due to overdose of Zopimin S 1mg Tablet.
How long should I take Zopimin S 1mg Tablet?
Treatment should be as short as possible and should not exceed four weeks which includes the period of slowly decreasing the dose. For transient sleeplessness, the recommended duration is 2-5 days and for short lived sleeplessness duration should be 2-3 weeks.
Can I drink alcohol with Zopimin S 1mg Tablet?
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Zopimin S 1mg Tablet. Alcohol can increase the effects of Zopimin S 1mg Tablet and make you sleep very deeply so that you do not breathe properly or have difficulty waking.
Is Zopimin S 1mg Tablet safe to take?
Yes, Zopimin S 1mg Tablet is safe to take if taken at the prescribed dose and for a short duration (less than 4 weeks). If the dose and duration is increased then risk of abuse and dependence on the medicine is more likely to occur.
Does Zopimin S 1mg Tablet affect memory?
Memory impairment is rare, but may occur, especially when sleep is interrupted or there is a delay in going to bed after taking the tablet. Therefore to reduce such possibility of memory impairment, patients should ensure that they are taking the tablet when they are able to have a full night's sleep (uninterrupted sleep of about 7 to 8 hours).
Can I drive after taking Zopimin S 1mg Tablet?
Zopimin S 1mg Tablet can cause slowing of your normal brain function (central nervous system depression) which may adversely affect the ability to drive or to use machines. It can be very unsafe if a patient drives within 12 hours of taking Zopimin S 1mg Tablet.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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