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Zopitan - Zopitan is a sleeping drug from group of cyclopyrrolone derivatives. This drug is "non benzodiazepine" agonist of benzodiazepine receptors. Zopitan also has sedative, anxiolytic, muscle-relaxing center, anticonvulsant and amnesic properties. Like a derivative of benzodiazepine Zopitan enhances GABA-ergic processes in the brain, interacting with the benzodiazepine receptors, as a result of the increased sensitivity of GABA-receptors to the neurotransmitter. However, Zopitan apparently interacts with other parts of the benzodiazepine receptor than benzodiazepines.
Zopitan reduced sleep time, reduces the number of nighttime awakenings, increases total sleep time. This medication almost has no effect on sleep structure, does not reduce significantly the amount of REM sleep. Consequences of the phenomenon of waking up are missing or expressed little. Readmission Zopitan are not accompanied by cumulation.
In the treatment of transient, situational and chronic insomnia. In the case of situational transient insomnia, such as in shift workers, short-term treatment (3-7 days) with Zopitan at the recommended dosage will be sufficient to re-establish normal sleep. In insomnia secondary to psychiatric disorders including difficulty in falling asleep, nocturnal awakenings, and early wakening. Insomnia caused by more persisting life stress or psychological distress can demand longer treatment with Zopitan than for situational - transient insomnia. However patients need to be periodically assessed for their insomnia and treatment should not be prolonged if not necessary. |
| Active ingredients: Zopiclone |
| Unit description, dosage | Price, USD |
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List of interchangeable brands or generic drugs |
| Zopiclon Synthon (Netherlands) |
| Zopiclon-Nycomed (Bulgaria) |
| Zopiclon-Zentiva (Bulgaria) |
| Zopiclone (Taiwan) |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Zopiclone 7.5 mg | |
| Tablet; Oral; Zopiclone 7.5 mg | |
| Imovane 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 1.41 |
| Imovane 5 mg Tablet | $ 1.11 |
| Apo-Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Co Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Mylan-Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Novo-Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Nu-Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Pms-Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Ran-Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Ratio-Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Rhovane 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Sandoz Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet | $ 0.49 |
| Apo-Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Co Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Mylan-Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Novo-Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Pms-Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Ran-Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Ratio-Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Sandoz Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Zopiclone 5 mg Tablet | $ 0.23 |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Zopiclone 7.5 mg | |
| Tablets; Oral; Zopiclone 7.5 mg | |
| Zopiclone CristerS (France) |
| Zopiclone Qualimed (France) |
| Zopiclone Ranbaxy (France) |
| Zopiclone Towa Yakuhin (Japan) |
| Zopiclone Zentiva (France, Switzerland) |
| Zopiklon Pilum (Sweden) |
| Zopimed |
| Zopitabs (Finland) |
| ZOPITRAN (India) |
| ZOPITRAN Capsule/ Tablet / 7.5mg (10 units) | $ 0.84 |
| Zopitran 7.5mg TAB / 10 | $ 0.84 |
| 7.5 mg x 10's | $ 0.84 |
| Zorclone |
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