Sove IT 12.5 Tablet (Zolpidem)

About Sove IT 12.5 Tablet

Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s 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.

Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s 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, Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and helps to fall asleep.

Take Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s on an empty stomach for effective results and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s 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 Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s 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 Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s 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 Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s and dose adjustment may be required. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s. 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 Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s.

Uses of Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s

Insomnia (sleeplessness)

Medicinal Benefits

Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s is a sleeping pill used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in brain that acts as natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing sleep. Thus, Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and helps to fall asleep. Appropriate life style changes are recommended along with Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s to improve the quality of sleep.

Dosage

Sove 5mg Tablet
Sove 10mg Tablet
Sove IT 12.5 Tablet
Sove IT 6.25 Tablet

Directions for Use

Use Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s on empty stomach for effective results and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s

Like all medicines, Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, diarrhoea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision and back pain. Most of these side effects of Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s may cause amnesia (memory loss) in some patients. If you notice any signs of memory loss, stop taking Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s and consult your doctor immediately.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you notice that the tablets are not working as well as they did in the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s and dose adjustment may be required. Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s is a category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in baby after birth. If you are breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s. 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 Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s. Maintain a time gap of minimum 8 hours between taking Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s and driving to reduce the risk of increased adverse effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (metoprolol), opioid pain killers (hydrocodone, oxycodone, naloxone, tramadol), antidepressants (sertraline, desipramine, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, bupropion, fluvoxamine, escitalopram, amitriptyline, citalopram, duloxetine, mirtazapine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, rifampicin), antifungal drugs (ketoconazole), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam), antiallergics/antihistamines (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine), muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine), and antiepileptic drugs (gabapentin, pregabalin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s may interact with caffeine, St John’s wort (herbal medicine for treating depression) and may reduce the effectiveness of Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s. Also, avoid alcohol intake as it may increase the risk of dependence, psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process and reduced physical movements), sleepwalking or sleep-driving.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take Sove IT 12.5 Tablet 10’s if you have severe liver disease, breathing problems, sleep apnoea (sudden stopping of breathing during sleep), severe muscle weakness, kidney problems and any history of depression or mental illness.