zopiclone (Imovane)

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Short term treatment of insomnia

Question 3

Dose Range

Answer 3

Take 1 tablet at bedtime for up to 4 weeks. Reduce to 3.75 mg if possible

Question 4

Counselling/SE

Answer 4

• Take tablet immediately before bedtime.
• Avoid alcohol and other medications that may cause drowsiness while taking this drug.
• You may feel drowsy while taking this medication and this may persist the following day; avoid driving until you know how you are affected.
• This medication should only be used short term as it may lead to dependence, tolerance and withdrawal.

SE:

• taste disturbance (bitter)
• dry mouth
• nightmares, hallucinations
• allergy

Question 5

Monitoring

Answer 5

• dependence, tolerance and withdrawal
• Allergy
• psych review