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Sonata (Zaleplon Capsules)
Manufactured by: Servier  This product requires a valid prescription
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Sonata (Zaleplon) is prescribed for people who have trouble falling asleep at bedtime. Because Sonata (Zaleplon) has a short duration of action, Sonata (Zaleplon) doesn't help those who suffer from frequent awakenings during the night or those who wake too early in the morning. Sonata (Zaleplon) is intended only for short-term use (7 to 10 days). Problems with sleep are usually temporary and require only short-term treatment with medication. Call your doctor immediately if it seems Sonata (Zaleplon) is making the problem worse, or if you notice any unusual changes in your thinking or behavior, such as hallucinations, amnesia, agitation, or a lack of inhibition. The emergence of new symptoms could be a sign of an undiagnosed medical or psychiatric condition.
Sonata (Zaleplon) is very fast-acting and should be taken only at bedtime.
Take Sonata only when you're ready to sleep. Never double your dose. Store Sonata (Zaleplon) at room temperature in a light-resistant container.
Sonata (Zaleplon) side effects cannot be anticipated. If any Sonata side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Sonata (Zaleplon).
The most common Sonata (Zaleplon) side effect is:
Headache
Other common Sonata (Zaleplon) side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness, eye pain, memory loss, menstrual pain, nausea, tingling, weakness
Less common Sonata (Zaleplon) side effects may include:
Anxiety, arthritis, back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, colitis, confusion, constipation, depression, decreased sensation, difficulty concentrating, disturbances in sense of smell, dry mouth, ear pain, eye inflammation, feeling of unreality, fever, generally ill feeling, hallucinations, indigestion, itching, joint pain, loss of appetite, migraine, muscle pain, nervousness, nosebleeds, rash, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, swelling of the hands or feet, taste changes, tense muscles, tremor, vertigo, visual disturbances,
If you suspect that Sonata (Zaleplon) is causing any sort of problem, it would be wise to check with your doctor.
Sonata (Zaleplon) is not recommended for people with severe liver disease and is best avoided during pregnancy. Do not take Sonata (Zaleplon) if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. It contains the coloring agent FD&C Yellow No. 5, which causes a reaction in some individuals. Do not take Sonata (Zaleplon) unless you plan to be in bed for at least four hours after taking it. If you need to be alert and active in less than four hours, your performance could be impaired. Never attempt to drive a car or operate other dangerous machinery right after taking Sonata (Zaleplon).
Use Sonata (Zaleplon) only for temporary relief of insomnia; sleep medicines tend to lose their effect when taken for more than a few weeks. Remember, too, that taking sleeping pills for extended periods or in high doses can lead to physical dependence and the danger of a withdrawal reaction when the drug is abruptly stopped. Be especially wary if you've ever had addiction problems with alcohol or other drugs.
If you are allergic to FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine), you'll probably want to avoid Sonata (Zaleplon), which contains this substance. The safety and effectiveness of Sonata (Zaleplon) have not been established in children.
Avoid alcoholic beverages when taking Sonata (Zaleplon); Sonata (Zaleplon) increases alcohol's effect. Also forgo high-fat meals immediately before taking Sonata (Zaleplon); they tend to slow or reduce the drug's effect.
If Sonata (Zaleplon) is used with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Sonata (Zaleplon)with the following:
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Phenobarbital
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Thioridazine (Mellaril)
Sonata (Zaleplon) can affect a developing baby, especially during the last weeks before delivery, and is therefore not recommended for use during pregnancy. Sonata (Zaleplon) also appears in breast milk and should not be used if you are nursing your baby.
The usual dose is Sonata (Zaleplon) 10 milligrams taken once daily at bedtime. Your doctor may adjust the Sonata (Zaleplon) dose to your individual need, especially if you are in a weakened condition or have a low body weight. A dose of Sonata (Zaleplon) 5 milligrams is recommended if you have liver disease or use the drug cimetidine. The usual dose for older adults is Sonata (Zaleplon) 5 milligrams, as they may be more sensitive to the effects of Sonata (Zaleplon).
Symptoms of Sonata overdose may include:
Drowsiness, mental confusion, grogginess, lack of coordination, flaccid muscles, labored breathing, coma
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Drug Overview
Sonata belongs to the family of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants drug also known as a sedative drug and commonly used for the prevention and treatment of those patients who suffered to the problems of difficulty falling asleep (insomnia). Sonata is designed for the treatment and relieve or prevention of the symptoms of sleep disorders and anxiety. Sonata induces sleep and causes relaxation. It is used to treat sleep disorders such as trouble falling asleep, waking up many times during the night, or waking up too early in the morning. Sonata is also used for the treatment and prevention of restlessness, nervousness, and tension associated with sleep disorders. Sonata works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
Sonata always takes under doctor’s guidance. Do not take more of it and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. The recommended doses of Sonata will be different for different patients, according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dose that sufficient for you. Sonata is also available in generic form Zaleplon. Sonata is being manufactured by Servier Pharmaceuticals and available in 5mg and 10mg Capsules. Sonata may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
Effects - How it works in the body
Sonata belongs to the family of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants drug also known as a sedative drug and commonly used for the prevention and treatment of those patients who suffered to the problems of difficulty falling asleep (insomnia). Sonata belongs to the central nervous system (CNS) depressants drugs and works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. Sonata acts on receptors in the brain (GABA receptors) causing the release of a chemical called GABA (gamma amino butyric acid). GABA is a major inhibititory chemical in the brain involved in inducing sleepiness and control of anxiety and fits. Sonata works by increasing the activity of GABA, thereby reducing the functioning of certain areas of the brain. This results in sleepiness, a decrease in anxiety and relaxation of muscles. Sonata is most commonly used to treat insomnia. Actually Sonata decreases the time taken to fall asleep and increases the length of time spent sleeping.
Side effects
Possible side effects during the uses of Sonata:
- Allergic reactions
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Eye pain
- Memory loss
- Menstrual pain
- Nausea
- Tingling
- Weakness
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Bronchitis
- Chest pain
- Colitis
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Depression
- Decreased sensation
- Difficulty concentrating
- Disturbances in sense of smell
- Dry mouth
- Ear pain
- Eye inflammation
- Feeling of unreality
- Fever
- Hallucinations
- Indigestion
- Itching
- Joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Migraine
- Muscle pain
- Nervousness
- Nosebleeds
- Rash
- Sensitivity to light
- Sensitivity to noise
- Tense muscles
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Visual disturbances
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Yellow eyes or skin
Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Sonata. In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Sonata, it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:
- Alcohol
- Barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treatment of seizures (convulsions)
- Carbamazepine
- Cimetidine
- Melatonin
- Muscle relaxants
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Valerian
- Medicines which used for the treatment of allergies, such as Azatadine, Clemastine
- Diphenhydramine
- Medicines which used for the treatment of depression and anxiety
- Medicines which used for the treatment of emotional or psychiatric problems
- Medicines which used for the treatment of pain
- Other Medicines which used for the relief of sleep
Counterindications
You shouldn’t use this medicine without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Sonata or any other ingredients of this medicine.
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of heart disease or circulation problems.
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of kidney disease.
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of untreated asthma.
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of sleep apnea.
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of mental depression.
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Sonata without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
Similar drugs of Sonata
- Dalmane
- Doral
- Estazolam
- Flurazepam
- Halcion
- ProSom
- Quazepam
- Restoril
- Temazepam
- Triazolam
- Zaleplon
- Zolpidem
Major drug Manufacturers
- Servier Pharmaceuticals
- Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
- Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals
- Sanofi-Synthelabo Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmacia & Upjohn Pharmaceuticals
- Hoffmann-La Roche Pharmaceuticals
- Abbott Laboratories
- Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
From where can one get Sonata?
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Why to buy Sonata drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Sonata from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Sonata and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Sonata from Canada, there by saving a lot of money.
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