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Chemical Name: Zaleplon Trade Name: Sonata Manufacturer: Wyeth-Ayerst Description: Hypnotic agent with a chemical structure unrelated to benzodiazepines, barbituates, or other drugs with known hypnotic properties. It interacts with the GABA-Benzodiazepine receptor complex. Indication: Indicated for the short term treatment of insomnia. Contraindications, Warnings, and Precautions: Hypnotics should generally be limited to 7 - 10 days of use. A variety of abnormal thinking and behavior changes have been reported to occur in association with the use of sedative/hypnotics such as bizarre behavior, agitation, hallucinations, and depersonalization. In primarily depressed patients, sedatives and hypnotics may cause a worsening of depression. Because of the rapid onset of action, do not ingest Sonata until immediately prior to going to bed. Do not use with alcohol. Sonata does have a potential for abuse. Adverse Reactions: Possible common side effects may include constipation, dry mouth, migraine, depression, hypertonia, nervousness, and difficulty concentrating. Dosing: Typically 10 mg at night. Doses should not exceed 20 mg.
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