Zaleplon (Oral Route)

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Zaleplon (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Sonata

Description

Zaleplon belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Zaleplon is used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping). In general, when sleep medicines are used every night for a long time, they may lose their effectiveness. In most cases, sleep medicines should be used only for short periods of time, such as 1 or 2 days, and generally for no longer than 1 or 2 weeks.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule
Before Using

DR601443

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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