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Composition :

ZOLPIDEM-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Dukes Lab

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Kts-10mg Tablet

Kts-10mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'sedative-hypnotics' primarily used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. It may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) in nature due to various complications like stress, anxiety, and breathing problems.

Kts-10mg Tablet contains Zolpidem which works by increasing the activity of GABA, which is a chemical messenger in the brain acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Thus, Kts-10mg Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Take Kts-10mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Kts-10mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dizziness, diarrhoea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision, and back pain. Most of these side effects of Kts-10mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Kts-10mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you notice that the effect of tablets is not as well as at the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to Kts-10mg Tablet and dose adjustment may be required. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Kts-10mg Tablet . If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a serious condition where breathing stops and repeatedly starts in sleep), and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking Kts-10mg Tablet .

Uses of Kts-10mg Tablet

Insomnia (sleeplessness)

Directions for Use

Take Kts-10mg Tablet on empty stomach for effective results or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Kts-10mg Tablet is a sleeping pill used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Kts-10mg Tablet increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in brain that acts as natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing sleep. Thus, Kts-10mg Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and helps to fall asleep. Appropriate life style changes are recommended along with Kts-10mg Tablet to improve the quality of sleep.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Kts-10mg Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
  • Uncoordinated muscle movements need immediate medical attention.
  • Observe your movements and try to understand and control the particular movement.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to improve blood flow throughout the body and avoid involuntary movements.
  • Implement massage techniques to enhance blood flow to organs.
  • Take a balanced diet and quit smoking.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve thought processes and reduce uncontrolled and involuntary movements.
  • Hallucination is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control hallucinations. You can share what is being seen with a therapist to know whether they are real or imaginary.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your imagination.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes of hallucinations.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.

Drug Warnings

If you notice that the tablets are not working as well as they did at the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to Kts-10mg Tablet and dose adjustment may be required. Kts-10mg Tablet is a category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects on the baby after birth. If you are a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Kts-10mg Tablet . If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a severe condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly in sleep), and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking Kts-10mg Tablet . Maintain a time gap of a minimum of 8 hours between taking Kts-10mg Tablet and driving to reduce the risk of increased adverse effects.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise during day time.
  • Do not take nap during day time. Set regular timings to go to bed and wake up.
  • Relax yourself at least 1 hour before bedtime by taking a bath with warm water, listening to music or reading a book.
  • Make the bedroom dark and quiet and ensure that your pillows and mattresses are comfortable.
  • Avoid watching tv, using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
  • Limit caffeine intake including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cola and energy drinks as it may reduce the effectiveness of Kts-10mg Tablet .
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase risk of psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process and reduced physical movements), dependence, sleep walking or sleep driving.

Habit Forming

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FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Kts-10mg Tablet with hydrocodone or other opioid pain killers such as oxycodone, naloxone and tramadol as co-administration of these medicines with Kts-10mg Tablet may increase the risk of difficulty in breathing, drowsiness, coma and even death. However, before using Kts-10mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may adjusted to use safely.

You are recommended to take Kts-10mg Tablet just before bedtime as it helps to sleep quickly and improve the quality of sleep. If you forget to take Kts-10mg Tablet at night, do not take it in the day time as it may cause drowsiness, confusion and dizziness.

No, Kts-10mg Tablet is not recommended for depression patients as it may worsen the condition and increase self-harming or suicidal thoughts. Therefore, if you are suffering from depression or have history of depression, please inform your doctor before taking Kts-10mg Tablet .

No, Kts-10mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the third trimester and during delivery as it may cause adverse effects such as breathing problems, low body temperature, floppy muscle and withdrawal symptoms in baby after birth due to physical dependence.

Yes, Kts-10mg Tablet may cause dependence (mental and physical effects caused due to compulsion of taking Kts-10mg Tablet ) if used in high doses and for prolonged time. This risk of dependency on Kts-10mg Tablet increases in patients who have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

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Special Advise

  • You are advised to take Kts-10mg Tablet on empty stomach as taking Kts-10mg Tablet with food may reduce the effect of Kts-10mg Tablet .
  • If you are depressed or have had depression in the past, please inform your doctor before taking Kts-10mg Tablet as it may increase self-harming or suicidal thoughts.
  • If you notice any behavioral side effects such as delusions (false belief), nightmares, irritability, restlessness, aggressiveness, or hallucinations (hear, feel or see things that are actually not present), please contact your doctor.
  • If you are allergic to any sugars, inform your doctor as Kts-10mg Tablet contains lactose.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Insomnia: It is a disorder of sleep associated with problems in falling asleep or staying asleep. It may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) in nature. Acute insomnia may last from one night to few weeks and occurs due to stress or changes in life. Chronic insomnia may last from more than 3 nights per week to more than 3 months. Insomnia is mostly caused due to depression, stress, anxiety, jet lag, shift work, uncomfortable beds, chronic illness, caffeine, nicotine or alcohol intake or due to certain medicines. It may be treated using sleeping pills, behaviour therapy, changes in sleep habits, identifying and treating chronic conditions.

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