Zolpidem

Evidence-based neurology checklist on zolpidem: Pharmacology Zolpidem is a hypnotic agent It belongs to the imidazopyridine class Indication Dosing Neuropsychiatric adverse effects Systemic adverse effects

Pharmacology

  • Zolpidem is a hypnotic agent
  • It belongs to the imidazopyridine class

Indication

Dosing

Neuropsychiatric adverse effects

Systemic adverse effects

References

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  3. Westermeyer J, Carr TM. Zolpidem-associated consequences: an updated literature review with case reports. J Nerv Ment Dis 2020; 208:28-32. 
  4. Chan TY. Zopiclone induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2014; 52:402-406.

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