Drugs
Imovane
Generic Name: Zopiclone
Product Name: Imovane
- Indication of Imovane
- Action of Imovane
- Dose Advice of Imovane
- Schedule of Imovane
- Common side effects of Imovane
- Uncommon side effects of Imovane
- Reference
Indication of Imovane:
Imovane is used to relief insomnia. It is used for short term treatment and is not recommended for use for more than 4 weeks at a time.
Action of Imovane:
Imovane is a short acting hypnotic agent. It works by reducing the time taken to fall asleep, increasing the duration of sleep and decreasing the number of awakenings.
Dose Advice of Imovane:
Dose Usage:
- The standard adult dose of Imovane is one tablet just before you go to bed.
- Do not drink alcohol before or after taking Imovane.
- You should not operate dangerous machinery or drive motor vehicles after taking Imovane until you know how it affects you.
- If you are over 65 years of age or have a liver problem, the dose is half a tablet to be taken just before you go to bed.
- If you take Imovane on an empty stomach, it may work more quickly.
- Imovane should only be used for short periods. Continuous long term use is not recommended unless advised by your doctor.
Contraindications:
Imovane should not be used if you
- have known allergy to active ingredient of Imovane, zopiclone or any other excipients
- drink alcohol
- have myasthenia gravis
- have severe impairments of respiratory function
- have acute cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
- have sleep apnoea syndrome
- have severe liver impairment
- intend to give Imovane to children under 18 years
Precautions:
You must tell your doctor if you
- are allergic to active ingredient of Imovane, zolpidem
- are over 65 years old
- intend to give it to children or adolscents
- are pregnant or intend to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed
- have liver problem, thyroid problems, depression and epilepsy
- plan to have surgery
- have sleep apnoea
- if you have ever been addicted to alcohol or any drug or medicine
- if you have ever suffered from a mental illness
- if you are taking any other medicines, including those that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food store
Use in pregnancy (Category C):
Imovane is not recommended to be used during pregnancy. Hence, you should avoid taking Imovane unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
Lactation:
The active ingredient of Imovane may be excreted into breast milk. Your doctor will discuss the risks of taking Imovane if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
