(AMBIEN)
GENERIC NAME: (ZOLPIDEM)
Drug Class: Sedative-Hypnotic – GABA-Receptor Modulators
NAMES PURPOSE/THERAPEUTIC USES
Generic Name: Zolpidem • Affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people
with sleep problems
Tartrate • Treats insomnia
Brand Name(s): Ambien,
Ambien CR
DIAGNOSES TREATED
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
◦ INSOMNIA
Hives Complex sleep behaviors
◦ OTHER SLEEP RELATED Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, Anaphylaxis
throat
CONDITIONS Angioedema
Impaired thinking
Next-day psychomotor impairment
Prolonged reaction time
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Blurred/double vision
DOSAGING Impaired memory or memory loss
Reduced alertness
Abnormal thinking
Dyspnea
Tablet, film coated Decreased inhibition
Nausea and vomiting
5mg, 10mg May worsen depression and SI
Nursing Considerations
Monitor respiratory status
ADDITIONAL INFO
Monitor for complex sleep behaviors
Assess risk of abuse and dependence
Dosage based on gender, age, medical Monitor for additive effects when combined with other CNS-depressant drugs
conditions, and other medication usage
Assess for physical and/or psychiatric disorder prior to initiation
Wait at least 4 hours or until fully awake
before engaging in activities that require you
to be alert Contraindications
Do not take in larger amounts or for longer Patients under 18 years old
than prescribed Alcohol use
Effect may be slowed by ingestion with or Pregnancy and breastfeeding
immediately after a meal Severe hepatic impairment
7-8 hours of sleep is recommended after use Complex sleep behaviors after use
Combination with other sedative-hypnotics
GENERIC NAME: (ZOLPIDEM)
Drug Class: Sedative-Hypnotic – GABA-Receptor Modulators
NAMES PURPOSE/THERAPEUTIC USES
Generic Name: Zolpidem • Affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people
with sleep problems
Tartrate • Treats insomnia
Brand Name(s): Ambien,
Ambien CR
DIAGNOSES TREATED
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
◦ INSOMNIA
Hives Complex sleep behaviors
◦ OTHER SLEEP RELATED Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, Anaphylaxis
throat
CONDITIONS Angioedema
Impaired thinking
Next-day psychomotor impairment
Prolonged reaction time
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Blurred/double vision
DOSAGING Impaired memory or memory loss
Reduced alertness
Abnormal thinking
Dyspnea
Tablet, film coated Decreased inhibition
Nausea and vomiting
5mg, 10mg May worsen depression and SI
Nursing Considerations
Monitor respiratory status
ADDITIONAL INFO
Monitor for complex sleep behaviors
Assess risk of abuse and dependence
Dosage based on gender, age, medical Monitor for additive effects when combined with other CNS-depressant drugs
conditions, and other medication usage
Assess for physical and/or psychiatric disorder prior to initiation
Wait at least 4 hours or until fully awake
before engaging in activities that require you
to be alert Contraindications
Do not take in larger amounts or for longer Patients under 18 years old
than prescribed Alcohol use
Effect may be slowed by ingestion with or Pregnancy and breastfeeding
immediately after a meal Severe hepatic impairment
7-8 hours of sleep is recommended after use Complex sleep behaviors after use
Combination with other sedative-hypnotics
