Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml

Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml 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.

Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml 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, Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Take Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml 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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml 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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml 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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml and dose adjustment may be required. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml. 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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml.

Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml is a sleeping pill used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in brain that acts as natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing sleep. Thus, Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and helps to fall asleep. Appropriate life style changes are recommended along with Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml to improve the quality of sleep.

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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml and dose adjustment may be required. Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml 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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml. 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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml. Maintain a time gap of a minimum of 8 hours between taking Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml and driving to reduce the risk of increased adverse effects.

• 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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml.
• 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.

• You are advised to take Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml on empty stomach as taking Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml with food may reduce the effect of Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml.
• If you are depressed or have had depression in the past, please inform your doctor before taking Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml 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 Rapidem-SL Spray 3.9 ml contains lactose.

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.