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Zopipure 2 Tablet is a product of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition: Eszopiclone (2mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Zopipure 2 Tablet

Description:

Zopipure 2 Tablet is used to treat insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.

Zopipure 2 Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably before going to bed. However, it is advised to 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 is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, taste changes, dry mouth, rash, anxiety, respiratory tract infections, or viral infections. However, these are temporary and resolve on their own after some time. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Zopipure 2 Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Zopipure

  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Taste change
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Rash
  • Apprehension
  • Hallucination
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Viral infection

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Zopipure 2 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Zopipure 2 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zopipure 2 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zopipure 2 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zopipure 2 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Zopipure 2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

How long does it take for Zopipure 2 Tablet to work?

Zopipure 2 Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Zopipure 2 Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Zopipure 2 Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Zopipure 2 Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Zopipure 2 Tablet only if you know that you will be able to stay in bed for at least 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.

Does Zopipure 2 Tablet have abuse potential?

Affirmative, Zopipure 2 Tablet does have abuse potential. The risk of abuse increases with the dose and duration of treatment and concomitant use of other psychoactive drugs. The risk is also greater for patients who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or history of psychiatric disorders.

What are the symptoms of overdose of Zopipure 2 Tablet?

An overdose of medicine can make you feel confused, drowsy, dizzy, and lightheaded. It may also lead to difficulty in breathing, floppy muscles (hypotonia), and loss of balance which may make you fall over. You may sleep deeply and possibly fall into a coma. The underlying reason of these symptoms could be low blood pressure due to overdose of Zopipure 2 Tablet.

How long should I take Zopipure 2 Tablet?

Treatment should be as short as possible and should not exceed four weeks which includes the period of slowly decreasing the dose. For transient sleeplessness, the recommended duration is 2-5 days and for short lived sleeplessness duration should be 2-3 weeks.

Can I drink alcohol with Zopipure 2 Tablet?

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Zopipure 2 Tablet. Alcohol can increase the effects of Zopipure 2 Tablet and make you sleep very deeply so that you do not breathe properly or have difficulty waking.

Is Zopipure 2 Tablet safe to take?

Affirmative, Zopipure 2 Tablet is safe to take if taken at the prescribed dose and for a short duration (less than 4 weeks). If the dose and duration is increased then risk of abuse and dependence on the medicine is more likely to occur.

Does Zopipure 2 Tablet affect memory?

Memory impairment is rare, but may occur, especially when sleep is interrupted or there is a delay in going to bed after taking the tablet. Therefore to reduce such possibility of memory impairment, patients should ensure that they are taking the tablet when they are able to have a full night's sleep (uninterrupted sleep of about 7 to 8 hours).

Can I drive after taking Zopipure 2 Tablet?

Zopipure 2 Tablet can cause slowing of your normal brain function (central nervous system depression) which may adversely affect the ability to drive or to use machines. It can be very unsafe if a patient drives within 12 hours of taking Zopipure 2 Tablet.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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