Zaleplon is a hypnotic medicine used over a short period of time to treat individuals who have difficulty falling asleep and is indicated only when the disorder causes the individual to suffer greatly.
Zaleplon is sold commercially under the name Sonata and should only be used by adults.
Indications of Zaleplon (Sonata)
Zaleplon is indicated for the treatment of patients with insomnia who have difficulty falling asleep and is indicated only when the disturbance is very serious, being incapacitating and causing the individual to suffer great suffering because of not being able to sleep.
How to use Zaleplon (Sonata)
The mode of use of Zaleplon consists of taking 10 mg before bedtime. However, in the case of the elderly only 5 mg per night is recommended.
The use of the medicine should only be done for a maximum of 2 weeks and should not be taken with food, and the total daily dose of medicine should not exceed 10 mg in any patient.
Side effects of Zaleplon (Sonata)
Side effects of Zaleplon include amnesia, drowsiness, tingling, menstrual cramps, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, depression or weakness.
Contraindications of Zaleplon (Sonata)
Zaleplon is contraindicated in children and patients with liver, kidney, sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, severe respiratory failure or hypersensitivity to any component of the formula. It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, nor by people under the age of 18.
