Ambien

(zolpidem)

zolpidem tartrate 12.5 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Ambien]zolpidem tartrate 6.25 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Ambien]

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Dosage & administration

* Use the lowest dose effective for the patient and must not exceed a total of 12.5 mg daily
* Treatment should be as short as possible
* Recommended initial dose is a single dose of 6.25 mg for women and a single dose of 6.25 or 12.5 mg for men, immediately before bedtime with at least 7–8 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening
* Geriatric patients and patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment: Recommended dose is 6.25 mg for men and women
* Lower doses of CNS depressants may be necessary when taken concomitantly with AMBIEN CR
* Tablets to be swallowed whole, not to be crushed, divided or chewed
* The effect of AMBIEN CR may be slowed if taken with or immediately after a meal

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Getting started on Ambien

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Patient toolkit

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Ambien FAQs

How is the dosage of Ambien?Ambien is available in 2 dosages, including 12.5 mg XR Tab and 6.25 mg XR Tab

What does Ambien treat?Ambien treats Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

What is Ambien made of?Ambien contains zolpidem which is a gamma-Aminobutyric Acid-ergic Agonist

How Is Ambien Administered?Ambien is administered as a Oral Pill

What Are The Ambien Mechanism Of Action?Ambien mechanism of action is GABA A Agonists

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