Zolpidem

Question 1

What are the brand names of Zolpidem?

Answer 1

Ambien, Edluar, ZolpiMist, Intermezzo

Question 2

What is Zolpidem’s therapeutic category?

Answer 2

Hypnotic

Question 3

What is Zolpidem’s drug schedule?

Answer 3

C IV controlled substance

Question 4

What is Zolpidem’s general indication?

Answer 4

Insomnia

Question 5

What is Zolpidem’s adult dosing range?

Answer 5

IR: 5-10 mg at bedtime.
ER: 6.25-12.5 mg at bedtime.
MAX: 10 mg at bedtime

Question 6

What are Zolpidem’s common side effects?

Answer 6

Headache, somnolence, dizziness, GI

Question 7

What are Zolpidem’s monitoring parameters?

Answer 7

Daytime alertness, respiration rate, and behavior profile

Question 8

What are Zolpidem’s available dosage forms?

Answer 8

Oral and sublingual tablet (SL): 5mg, 10mg
ER tablet: 6.25 - 12.5mg
Oral spray: 5mg/actuation

Question 9

What are Zolpidem’s counseling points?

Answer 9

Do not drive/operate machinery.
Take immediately prior to bedtime.
Avoid alcohol.
Food and grapefruit juice can decrease effectiveness.
Watch for complex sleep behaviors (sleep driving/cooking/eating)
Oral spray is sprayed directly over the tongue. Prime pump by spraying 5 times.