Zolpidem
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Zolpidem. Zolpidem is a hypnotic agent, It belongs to the imidazopyridine class. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pharmacology
- Zolpidem is a hypnotic agent
- It belongs to the imidazopyridine class
Indication
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Dosing
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Neuropsychiatric adverse effects
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Systemic adverse effects
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References
- Edinoff AN, Wu N, Ghaffar YT, et al. Zolpidem: efficacy and side effects for insomnia. Health Psychol Res 2021; 9:24927.
- Monti JM, Spence DW, Buttoo K, Pandi-Perumal SR. Zolpidem's use for insomnia. Asian J Psychiatr 2017; 25:79-90.
- Westermeyer J, Carr TM. Zolpidem-associated consequences: an updated literature review with case reports. J Nerv Ment Dis 2020; 208:28-32.
- Chan TY. Zopiclone induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2014; 52:402-406.
