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Somidem (zolpidem) - Independent medicine & health information for consumers & professionals Somidem (zolpidem) medicine information
Latest independent drug information about the Somidem brand of medicine and treatments, written and reviewed by experts in Australia.
Zolpidem is the active ingredient in the medicine brand Somidem.
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| Zolpidem and sleep-related behaviours | NPS has published a position statement on the zolpidem safety change and to describe its place in insomnia therapy. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Health Professionals | 2008-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Somidem | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Somidem (contains the active ingredient zolpidem tartrate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2009-03-12 00:00:00 |
Information about the active ingredient zolpidem
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Below is information on medicines that contain the active ingredient zolpidem.
| Title | Description | Type | Audience |
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| Zolpidem and sleep-related behaviours | NPS has published a position statement on the zolpidem safety change and to describe its place in insomnia therapy. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Health Professionals | 2008-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Benzodiazepines and non-drug treatments for insomnia | Covers benzodiazepine prescribing and the treatment of insomia. Compares non-drug treatments and herbal alternatives | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2002-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Evaluation of prescription drugs in Australia | A synopsis of the evaluation, dosage management and regulation of drugs in Australia, along with issues surrounding approaches to new drugs | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2001-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Warning to consumers about recreational use of medicines | The National Prescribing Service (NPS) warns people are playing Russian roulette with their health when they take medicines inappropriately. | Media release | Others | 2009-07-29 19:00:00 |
| Consumer fact sheet: Zolpidem (including Stilnox brand) | NPS clarifies issues related to Stilnox, a brand of Zolpidem, including potential side effects, and alternative approaches to sleeping better. | Consumer publication - NPS factsheet | Consumers | 2008-02-01 00:00:00 |
| Zolpidem sleeping tablets | Fact sheet on zolpidem sleeping tablets (including Stilnox brand), with information on minimising side effects and non-drug interventions for insomnia. | Media factsheet | Others | 2008-02-01 00:00:00 |
| Hypnotic hazards of z-drugs immeasurable | It is difficult to know the extent of the use and adverse effects of zolpidem and other z-drugs (zopiclone and zaleplon) because they have never been listed on the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, senior Sleep Disorders Physician Dr Les Olson writes in the latest edition of Australian Prescriber | Media release | Others | 2008-11-26 00:00:00 |
| NPS clarifies issues related to Stilnox, a brand of zolpidem | National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) is advising consumers concerned about the possible adverse reactions associated with the sleeping medicine Stilnox (zolpidem) to visit their doctor to assess whether they are at risk. | Media release | Others | 2008-02-22 00:00:00 |
| Zolpidem (Stilnox) and insomnia management – NPS info for prescribers and patients | To help prescribers and pharmacists counsel patients concerned about the sleep-related adverse effects associated with zolpidem (Stilnox), the National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) has today released a position statement on the drug and sleep-related behaviours | Media release | Others | 2008-08-11 00:00:00 |
| NPS Position Statement: Zolpidem and sleep-related behaviours | This NPS Position Statement highlights warnings from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) about the use of the hypnotic drug zolpidem and its possible association with dangerous sleep-related behaviours | NPS position statement | Health Professionals | 2008-07-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Position Statement: Zolpidem and sleep-related behaviours | This NPS Position Statement highlights warnings from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) about the use of the hypnotic drug zolpidem and its possible association with dangerous sleep-related behaviours. | NPS position statement | Health Professionals | 2008-07-01 00:00:00 |
| Stilnox | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Stilnox (zolpidem tartrate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Stilnox CR | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Stilnox CR (zolpidem tartrate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| Dormizol | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Dormizol (zolpidem tartrate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2008-02-29 00:00 |
| GenRx Zolpidem | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of GenRx Zolpidem. | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2010-06-09 00:00:00 |
| Somidem | Consumer information from the manufacturer about the use of Somidem (contains the active ingredient zolpidem tartrate). | Consumer publication - Consumer medicine information leaflet (CMI) | Consumers | 2009-03-12 00:00:00 |
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Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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