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Zomnia 10mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
Zomnia 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is a prescription medicine used to treat insomnia. It relaxes the brain and helps to treat people who have problems with their sleeping habits.
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Product introduction

Zomnia 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.

Some common side effects of this medicine include lightheadedness and impaired coordination. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways you might prevent or cope with them. You may also get side effects after stopping the treatment.

Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Zomnia 10mg Tablet can usually be mixed safely with other medicines but some medicines, including antacids and alcohol, do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Uses of Zomnia Tablet

Benefits of Zomnia Tablet

Insomnia
Zomnia 10mg Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. It works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep. It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal. This helps you relax, feel calm and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

Side effects of Zomnia Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zomnia
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Impaired coordination
  • Lightheadedness

How to use Zomnia Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zomnia 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zomnia Tablet works

Zomnia 10mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Quick tips

  • If you are taking Zomnia 10mg Tablet for the treatment of insomnia, it should not be used for more than 4 weeks.
  • Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
  • The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
  • Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep-driving or memory loss.
  • Inform your doctor if you are suffering from depression, as this medicine may worsen the symptoms of depression. 
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Zomnia 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Zomnia 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zomnia 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Zomnia 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Zomnia 10mg Tablet may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, dizziness, poor muscle coordination and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zomnia 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zomnia 10mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Zomnia 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zomnia 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zomnia 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Frequently asked questions

Zomnia 10mg Tablet starts working slowly and continues to work for a short time even after you stop taking it. You may experience more benefit from Zomnia 10mg Tablet on the second and third nights after you start taking it. You may continue to feel the effects of Zomnia 10mg Tablet for one to two nights after you stop taking the medication.
Addiction is more likely to occur in patients who are alcoholics or drug addicts. Such patients should be under careful surveillance if they have been prescribed Zomnia 10mg Tablet.
Zomnia 10mg Tablet is used for the short-term treatment of sleeplessness (also known as insomnia) when it is severe. It can help overcome difficulties in falling asleep and may help if you wake up frequently in the middle of the night. Zomnia 10mg Tablet helps you to sleep but does not cure the underlying cause of your insomnia, which you should discuss with your doctor.
No, do not repeat the dose or stop taking Zomnia 10mg Tablet by yourself. In case you are unable to sleep after taking Zomnia 10mg Tablet, consult your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dose of Zomnia 10mg Tablet depending on the severity of insomnia and response to treatment.
Zomnia 10mg Tablet can be habit forming if you use higher than the recommended doses or for a longer period of time. It can lead to both physical and psychological dependence. This is particularly common in patients with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse or in patients with marked personality disorders. Regular monitoring in such patients is essential. Regular and repetitive use of Zomnia 10mg Tablet should be avoided and treatment should be withdrawn gradually.
Abrupt discontinuation of Zomnia 10mg Tablet may lead to withdrawal symptoms. These may include recurrence of sleep problems, depression, nervousness, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, and confusion. You may also experience mood changes, irritability, sweating, diarrhea, headache and muscle weakness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

References

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Patient concerns

Best medicine for curing insomnia

Dr. Anuneet Sabharwal
Dr. Anuneet Sabharwal
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Depends on the cause of insomnia

I can not sleep more than 5 hours,i had thyroid problem,for that thyroid .75 is taking,also taking asomax for b p problem though it is 130/90, my main problem sins is I can't sleep more than 5 hours ,

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Consult a psychiatrist for insomnia
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