Zaleplon 10 mg
Zaleplon has hit the market as an amazing generic medication that is used by those looking to manage and treat the unpleasantness of insomnia. Also known as the brand Sonata, this medicine helps people to fall asleep and stay asleep. To experience the full benefits of this medication a window of 8 hours should be cleared after taking this medication. If you have other sleeping problems such as waking up multiple times throughout the night, this medication should ensure a full eight-hour sleep after taking the medication. This medicine is known to reduce the time it takes people to fall asleep, as well as increase the overall amount of time spent sleeping. However, Zaleplon is most suitable to be used for short-term treatment of insomnia, which is on average up to four weeks. Patients looking to extend usage of this medication for longer than four weeks should consult with a medical professional before doing so.
How Zaleplon Works ?
Zaleplon (Sonata) tablets contain the active ingredient zaleplon, which is known to be a non-benzodiazepine, sedative hypnotic medication and belongs to the pyrazolopyrimidine class of medicines. In short, this medicine works by creating a calmness in the brain and central nervous system that helps to induce sleep.
It specifically works by acting on certain receptors in the brain known as GABA-A (Gamma-Aminobutyric acid type A). Which in turn causes the release of a neurotransmitter in the brain known as GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric acid), this neurotransmitter acts in the brain as a natural calming agent, which helps by keeping the activity of the nerves in the brain in balance. This is involved in reducing anxiety, inducing sleepiness, as well as relaxing muscles.
Precautions
There are of course some important things to remember before taking Zaleplon, as it can be unsafe for certain individuals or in specific situations. This medication is to be taken at night before going to bed, as taking it at any other time could result in users feeling drowsy, confused, and dizzy throughout the day. Before taking this medicine, patients must consult with their doctor or a medical professional regarding the safety of Zaleplon if patients have any history of liver problems, breathing problems (such as asthma), depression, or high/low blood pressure.
Side Effects
As it is known, all medicines are designed to help people in treating any health problems they may have, however, together with the benefits that they have to offer, there is always the potential to experience side effects when taking any kind of medication. Therefore, it is important that those taking Zaleplon for the treatment of their insomnia are to get acquainted with some of the possible side effects associated with this medicine. Some of the most common side effects associated with this medicine include but are not limited to • Drowsiness • Lightheadedness • Headaches • Dizziness • Numbness and Lack of coordination