Zopiclone

Generic Name : Zopiclone

TradeName : Lyzop, Ziclone, Zolinox, Zolium, Zonap, Zopicon, Zopitran.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Zopiclone is used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia-to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

When it is to be taken : Zopiclone is taken at bedtime when needed. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully. Do not take Zopiclone for more than 1-2 weeks without consulting your doctor.

How it should be taken : Zopiclone comes in the form of tablets. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose. Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.

Special Instruction :

1. Zopiclone may make you dizzy. Therefore stay in bed after taking the drug. The dizziness may persist until the next day, and your coordination and alertness may be decreased. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how this drug affects you.

2. Since Zopiclone can be habit-forming, do not take more of it or take it for a longer period than prescribed.

3. To prevent an accidental overdose, do not keep more than one dose at your bedside. If you accidentally take too much Zopiclone, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

4. If you have been taking Zopiclone for a long time, you may have withdrawn symptoms when you stop. Contact your doctor if you experience sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, muscle and abdominal cramps, hallucinations, or seizures. Keep all appointments with your doctor

Side Effects :

1. Zopiclone may cause side effects like drowsiness, headache, dizziness, 'drugged feeling’, and loss of coordination.

2. It can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting, and a metallic or bitter taste in the mouth. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

Other Precautions :

1. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea (condition in which the patient briefly stops breathing many times during the night), other breathing problems, or liver or kidney disease.

2. Do not take other sleeping pills while taking Zopiclone. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. Alcohol adds to the drowsiness and dizziness caused by this drug.

3. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially antidepressants such as imipramine , itraconazole, seizure medication like phenytoin and carbamazepine, prescription pain medication, barbiturates, tranquilizers, sedatives, antihistamines, and medication for allergies and colds.

4. Women who are pregnant

, plan to become pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or are breast-feeding should tell their doctors. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

5. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

Storage Conditions :

1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.

2. Store it at room temperature.

Zolpidem

Generic Name : Zolpidem

TradeName : Nitrest, Zanlop, Zleep, Zopid

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Zolpidem is used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia - to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. Zolpidem belongs to a class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain.

When it is to be taken : Zolpidem is taken at bedtime when needed. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully. Do not take Zolpidem for more than 1-2 weeks without consulting your doctor.

How it should be taken : Zolpidem comes in the form of tablets. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose.

Special Instruction :

1. Zolpidem may make you dizzy. Therefore stay in bed after taking the drug. The dizziness may persist until the next day, and your coordination and alertness may be decreased. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how this drug affects you. 2. Since Zolpidem can be habit-forming, do not take more of it or take it for a longer period than prescribed. 3. To prevent an accidental overdose, do not keep more than one dose at your bedside. If you accidentally take too much Zolpidem, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. 4. If you have been taking Zolpidem for a long time, you may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop. Contact your doctor if you experience sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, muscle and abdominal cramps, hallucinations, or seizures. Keep all appointments with your doctor.

Side Effects :

1. Zolpidem may cause side effects like drowsiness, headache, dizziness, 'drugged feeling’, and loss of coordination. 2. It can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, and stomach pain or tenderness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

Other Precautions :

1. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had depression, sleep apnea (condition in which the patient briefly stops breathing many times during the night), other breathing problems, or liver or kidney disease. 2. Do not take other sleeping pills while taking Zolpidem. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. Alcohol adds to the drowsiness and dizziness caused by this drug. 3. Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially antidepressants such as imipramine , itraconazole, Rifampicin, seizure medication, prescription pain medication, barbiturates, tranquilizers, sedatives, antihistamines, and medication for allergies and colds. 4. Women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or are breast-feeding should tell their doctors. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. 5. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

Storage Conditions :

1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children. 2. Store it at room temperature.

Zincoxide

Generic Name : Zincoxide

TradeName : Ascazinc, becozinc, beplax-zee, bethaclozin-p, cobadex-z, lysion-v, optisulin, polyzee, stress-zn, ulseel, vitazinc, zenbex-T, zevit, zi complex.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It is an essential trace element. It plays an important role in physiological process especially in enzymatic reactions involving carbohydrates,protein and lipid metabolism, wound healing and immunity.

When it is to be taken : Take this medication as 1-2 tablets daily,5-15 mgs/kg/day in 3 doses in children.

How it should be taken : It comes as tablets and syrup

Special Instruction : Do not exceed the prescribed dose.

Side Effects : Nausea ,vomiting and abdominal pain.

Other Precautions : The drug interacts with tetracyclines,Flouroquinolones,pencillamine and iron.

Storage Conditions : Store at room temperature in a tight container. keep it away from sunlight and moisture.

Zinc

Generic Name : Zinc

TradeName : Ascazinc, becozinc, beplax-zee, bethaclozin-p, cobadex-z, lysion-v, optisulin, polyzee, stress-zn, ulseel, vitazinc, zenbex-T, zevit, zi complex.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : It is an essential trace element. It palys an important role in physiological process especially in enzymatic reactions involving carbohydrates,protein and lipid metabolism, wound healing and immunity.

When it is to be taken : Take this medication as 1-2 tablets daily,5-15 mgs/kg/day in 3 doses in children.

How it should be taken : It comes as tablets and syrup

Special Instruction : Do not exceed the prescribed dose.

Side Effects : Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Other Precautions : The drug interacts with tetracyclines,Flouroquinolones,pencillamine and iron.

Storage Conditions : Store at room temperature in a tight container. keep it away from sunlight and moisture.

Zidovudine

Generic Name : Zidovudine

TradeName : Retrovir, Zidovir

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Zidovudine is used to treat symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or advanced AIDS-related complex (ARC). Treatment with zidovundine dose not prevent the spread of AIDS to other people. This drug cannot cure HIV infections, but it may decrease the frequency and severity of complications associated with AIDS and ARC. Zidovudine may slow or stop the progression of HIV infections.

When it is to be taken : Zidovudine is usually taken every four hours around the clock. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully. It is important to interrupt your normal sleep and activity schedule to take doses of zidovudine.

How it should be taken : Zidovudine comes in the form of capsules and syrup. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose.

Special Instruction :

1. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will want to evaluate your response to this medication with regular physical exams and blood tests. Your dose may need to be adjusted or stopped if this drug causes side effects.
2. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
3. If you forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and continue your regular dosing schedule. However, if you remember the missed dose near the time you are to take the next dose, space the missd dose and the regularly scheduled dose two to three hours apart. Then resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Side Effects :

1. Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
or constipation, indestion, gas loss of appetite. Take zidovudine with food or milk.
2. Headache, weakness, sleepiness or difficulty sleeping, dizziness or fainting, nervousnes, restlessness, confusion, depression, difficulty swallowing, changes in taste, swelling of the tongue, bleeding gums or mouth sores, muscle aches, back pain, sweating, rash. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or are severe.
3. Unusual bleeding or bruisingt; unusual tiredness or weakness; pale skin; fever, chills, and sore throat. Contact your doctor immediately. You may need a blood transfusion.

Other Precautions :

1. Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially acetaminophen, aspirin, medications containing acetaminophen or aspirin, indomethacin, cimetidine, lorazepam, acyclovir, amphotericin B, dapsone, flucytosine, pentamidine, phenytoin, and chemo therapy drugs.
2. Before you take zidovudine, tell your doctor if you have a hstory of anemia, bleeding, or other blood problems or liver or kidney disease.
3. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should inform their doctors.
4. Do not allow anyone else to take your medication.

Storage Conditions :

1. Keep this medicaiton in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out the reach of children.
2. Store zidovudine at room temperature and away from light.

Zaleplon

Generic Name : Zaleplon

TradeName : Stilnite, Zalep, Zalpilo, Zaso

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : Zaleplon is used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia. It helps you to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

When it is to be taken : Zaleplon is taken at bedtime when needed. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully. Zaleplon can be habit-forming; do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period than your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking zaleplon without talking to your doctor.

How it should be taken : Zaleplon comes as a capsule and is taken orally. Do not take zaleplon with or right after a high-fat or heavy meal.

Special Instruction :
1. Zaleplon may make you dizzy. Therefore stay in bed after taking the drug. The dizziness may persist until the next day, and your coordination and alertness may be decreased. Do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery until you know how this drug affects you.

2. Since Zaleplon can be habit-forming, do not take more of it or take it for a longer period than prescribed.

3. To prevent an accidental overdose, do not keep more than one dose at your bedside. If you accidentally take too much Zaleplon, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

4. Do not stop the drug abruptly, consult your doctor for it to be tapered gradually

Side Effects :
1.Zopiclone may cause side effects like drowsiness, headache, dizziness, loss of coordination, lightheadedness, constipation,dry mouth and muscle aches.

2.It can also cause,chest pain, difficulty breathing, fever, behavior changes, mental confusion, abnormal thinking or dreams, hallucinations, depression, worsening of insomnia and problems with memory. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

 Other Precautions :
1.Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea (condition in which the patient briefly stops breathing many times during the night), other breathing problems, or liver or kidney disease.

2.Do not take other sleeping pills while taking Zaleplon. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. Alcohol adds to the drowsiness and dizziness caused by this drug.

3.Women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, think they may be pregnant, or are breast-feeding should tell their doctors. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

4.Before you take this drug, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially antidepressants such as imipramine, itraconazole, seizure medication like phenytoin and carbamazepine, prescription pain medication, cimetidine, rifampin, barbiturates, tranquilizers, sedatives, antihistamines, and medication for allergies and colds.

5.Do not allow anyone else to take this medication

Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.
2. Store it at room temperature.