Zocalm 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Uses of Zocalm Tablet
Benefits of Zocalm Tablet
In Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Zocalm 5mg Tablet helps treat insomnia as well as improves sleep quality. Zocalm 5mg Tablet works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
With Zocalm 5mg Tablet, your sleep problems should improve within 7 to 10 days. Apart from this, it is advisable to make some lifestyle changes to sleep better.
With Zocalm 5mg Tablet, your sleep problems should improve within 7 to 10 days. Apart from this, it is advisable to make some lifestyle changes to sleep better.
Side effects of Zocalm Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zocalm
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Memory loss
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Back pain
- Agitation
- Double vision
- Depression
How to use Zocalm Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zocalm 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Zocalm Tablet works
Zocalm 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. It has hypnotic, sedative, and anticonvulsant (manages fits) properties. It works by binding of the GABAA receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex (a chemical messenger) that slows the activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Zocalm 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zocalm 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zocalm 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zocalm 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Zocalm 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zocalm 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Zocalm 5mg Tablet to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
- It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
- Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
- Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
- Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazopyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z Compounds)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Does Zocalm 5mg Tablet make you high?
Zocalm 5mg Tablet produces a calming effect on the brain and induces sleep. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Zocalm 5mg Tablet may also make an individual dependent such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it.
Q. Does Zocalm 5mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, Zocalm 5mg Tablet has abuse potential. However, it is more commonly seen in patients with a history of drug abuse, alcohol consumption, and drug addiction. Therefore, doctors should carefully take history of drug abuse from the patient. Moreover, patients with a history of drug abuse or addiction should be closely monitored during Zocalm 5mg Tablet therapy.
Q. Can I take Zocalm 5mg Tablet with prednisone?
No drug-drug interactions have been found Zocalm 5mg Tablet taken with prednisone. However always consult with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q. Does Zocalm 5mg Tablet help with anxiety?
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia, which may help ease anxiety in some patients, although doctors do not prescribe Zocalm 5mg Tablet for anxiety alone because it does not work in the same manner as other sedatives anti-anxiety drugs
Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Zocalm 5mg Tablet?
The symptoms of Zocalm 5mg Tablet overdose include drowsiness, confusion, problems with coordination, floppy muscles, slow or difficult breathing, and even coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time).
Q. What should I should avoid when taking Zocalm 5mg Tablet?
Zocalm 5mg Tablet can make you drowsy during the daytime and also decrease your mental alertness. Therefore, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery until and unless you know how Zocalm 5mg Tablet affects you. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Zocalm 5mg Tablet. Alcohol can make the side effects of Zocalm 5mg Tablet even worse.
Q. Who should not take Zocalm 5mg Tablet?
You should not take Zocalm 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. You should also avoid Zocalm 5mg Tablet if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts. A person having a history of drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, having kidney or liver disease, having a lung disease or breathing problems should avoid Zocalm 5mg Tablet. Also, its consumption is not recommended if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Q. Can I take Zocalm 5mg Tablet with food?
No, do not take Zocalm 5mg Tablet with or shortly after a heavy, high-fat meal. Zocalm 5mg Tablet may not work well if it is taken with high-fat foods.
Q. Can Zocalm 5mg Tablet be taken everyday? How long should it be taken?
Zocalm 5mg Tablet is used for short-term (2-4 weeks) treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep). It should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of treatment should not be exceeded else it may lead to dependence (addiction towards medicine).
Q. Does Zocalm 5mg Tablet cause dry mouth and affect weight?
Yes, dry mouth is a common side effect of Zocalm 5mg Tablet, whereas weight gain is less common with Zocalm 5mg Tablet. If you experience weight gain, it could be due to increased appetite.
Q. How long does Zocalm 5mg Tablet take to start working?
Zocalm 5mg Tablet starts working as soon as you take it and may make you very sleepy. You may remain sleepy for some time after you take the medication. Plan to go to bed right after you take Zocalm 5mg Tablet and to stay in bed for 7 to 8 hours. Do not take Zocalm 5mg Tablet if you will be unable to go to bed right away and remain asleep for 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.
Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Zocalm 5mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Zocalm 5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Zocalm 5mg Tablet, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as unpleasant feelings, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and rarely, seizures.
Q. How can I improve my sleep without medicines?
You can improve your sleep by avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. Avoid exercise during the four hours before bedtime; daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, but can interfere if done close to bedtime. Avoid large meals in the evening. Avoid taking naps. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. Keep the bedroom as dark as possible and maintain a comfortable temperature. Set aside a time to relax before bed and use relaxation techniques.
Q. What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. People with insomnia experience trouble in falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep, and they may not feel refreshed after waking up.
Q. What are the causes of insomnia?
Insomnia can be of two types- primary or secondary. In primary insomnia, the cause is not known. It can be triggered by life-style changes including long-lasting stress and emotional upset. Whereas, secondary insomnia can be caused due to various reasons such as certain medical conditions (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease), medicines, sleep disorders, and substances (caffeine and other stimulants, tobacco and other nicotine products, and alcohol).
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Country of origin: India
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