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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. It contains Zolpidem which relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep. Some people may experience dizziness, diarrhoea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision, and back pain. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

ZOLPIDEM-6.25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

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Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'sedative-hypnotics' primarily used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. It may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) in nature due to various complications like stress, anxiety, and breathing problems.

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet contains Zolpidem which works by increasing the activity of GABA, which is a chemical messenger in the brain acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Thus, Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Take Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dizziness, diarrhoea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision, and back pain. Most of these side effects of Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you notice that the effect of tablets is not as well as at the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet and dose adjustment may be required. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet . If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a serious condition where breathing stops and repeatedly starts in sleep), and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet .

Uses of Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Insomnia. The detailed uses of Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet are as follows:
•Treatment of Insomnia: Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is primarily prescribed to address difficulties with falling or staying asleep, offering effective short-term relief for sleep disturbances.
•Short-term Sleep Aid: Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is particularly beneficial for managing transient insomnia caused by factors such as travel, work-related changes, or emotional stress.
•Reduced Sleep Latency: Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet works by reducing the time needed to fall asleep, making it especially helpful for those experiencing acute, stress-induced sleep issues. By promoting quicker sleep onset, Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet contributes to improved overall sleep quality, which is vital for individuals dealing with disruptive sleeping patterns.

Directions for Use

Take Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet on empty stomach for effective results or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is a sleeping pill used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in brain that acts as natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing sleep. Thus, Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and helps to fall asleep. Appropriate life style changes are recommended along with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet to improve the quality of sleep.

How Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet Works

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet contains Zolpidem which works by increasing the activity of GABA, which is a chemical messenger in the brain acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Thus, Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet

  • Dizziness

  • Diarrhoea

  • Drowsiness

  • Headache

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Nose or throat infections

  • Tiredness

  • Stomach pain

  • Double vision

  • Back pain

What if I have taken an overdose of Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include confusion, severe drowsiness, fainting, shallow breathing, lightheadedness or coma. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you notice that the tablets are not working as well as they did at the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet and dose adjustment may be required. Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is a category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects on the baby after birth. If you are a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet . If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a severe condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly in sleep), and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet . Maintain a time gap of a minimum of 8 hours between taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet and driving to reduce the risk of increased adverse effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ZolpidemSodium oxybate
Critical
ZolpidemDezocine
Severe

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ZolpidemSodium oxybate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Using sodium oxybate together with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet can significantly increase the risk of severity of low blood pressure, breathing difficulties, fainting and unconsciousness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sodium oxybate with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate consult a doctor immediately. You should refrain from operating any dangerous machinery or driving a car. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
ZolpidemDezocine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Using Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together with Dezocine can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dezocine and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impairment in judgment, or reaction speed, consult a doctor. You should refrain from using dangerous machinery or driving a car. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZolpidemFentanyl
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Using Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together with Fentanyl can cause central nervous system depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fentanyl and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, and impaired judgment. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZolpidemTramadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Using Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together with Tramadol can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tramadol and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impairment in judgment, or reaction speed, consult a doctor. You should refrain from using dangerous machinery or driving a car. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZolpidemPethidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet with Pethidine may increase the risk of central nervous system depression, which can lead to breathing difficulty and unconsciousness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Pethidine and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impairment in judgment, or reaction speed, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZolpidemPindolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet with Pindolol may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Pindolol and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZolpidemKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet with Ketamine increases the effects of Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketamine and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impairment in judgment, or reaction speed, consult a doctor. You should wait until the following day to operate any dangerous machinery or drive a car. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZolpidemBuprenorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet with Buprenorphine can cause central nervous system depression, leading to breathing difficulty and unconsciousness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Buprenorphine and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, or reaction speed, consult a doctor. You should avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ZolpidemMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Using Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together with Morphine can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Morphine and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impairment in judgment, or reaction speed, consult a doctor. You should refrain from using dangerous machinery or driving a car. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZolpidemButorphanol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet:
Using Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together with Butorphanol can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Butorphanol and Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, or reaction speed, avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise during day time.

  • Do not take nap during day time. Set regular timings to go to bed and wake up.

  • Relax yourself at least 1 hour before bedtime by taking a bath with warm water, listening to music or reading a book.

  • Make the bedroom dark and quiet and ensure that your pillows and mattresses are comfortable.

  • Avoid watching tv, using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.

  • Limit caffeine intake including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cola and energy drinks as it may reduce the effectiveness of Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet .

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase risk of psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process and reduced physical movements), dependence, sleep walking or sleep driving.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC DRUGS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of dependence, psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process and reduced physical movements), sleep walking or sleep driving.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in baby after birth.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk.

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Driving

Unsafe

You may experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, decreased alertness, blurred or double vision especially the day after taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet . Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is not recommended for severe liver disease patients.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.

FAQs

Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia.

No, you are not recommended to take Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet with hydrocodone or other opioid pain killers such as oxycodone, naloxone and tramadol as co-administration of these medicines with Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet may increase the risk of difficulty in breathing, drowsiness, coma and even death. However, before using Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may adjusted to use safely.

You are recommended to take Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet just before bedtime as it helps to sleep quickly and improve the quality of sleep. If you forget to take Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet at night, do not take it in the day time as it may cause drowsiness, confusion and dizziness.

No, Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is not recommended for depression patients as it may worsen the condition and increase self-harming or suicidal thoughts. Therefore, if you are suffering from depression or have history of depression, please inform your doctor before taking Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet .

No, Zolnap-XR 6.25 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the third trimester and during delivery as it may cause adverse effects such as breathing problems, low body temperature, floppy muscle and withdrawal symptoms in baby after birth due to physical dependence.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 128-B, Phase 1 & 2 G.I.D.C., Naroda, Ahmedabad - 382330. (Gujarat)
Other Info - ZOL0221

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