STILNOX® – Zolpidem 10 mg – 30 Tablets

🔬 Active ingredient: Zolpidem tartrate
📦 Presentation: Box of 30 tablets
🧪 Therapeutic class: Hypnotic – Non-benzodiazepine
🌙 Main use: Sleep onset and sleep maintenance insomnia

🔍 What is Stilnox (Zolpidem)?

Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia. It acts selectively on GABA-A receptors, helping initiate sleep without the strong sedation or dependence seen in traditional benzodiazepines.

💢 Therapeutic Indications

✔️ Occasional or chronic insomnia
✔️ Difficulty falling asleep
✔️ Nighttime awakenings
✔️ Sleep disturbances linked to mild anxiety

⚙️ Mechanism of Action

🧠 Selective agonist of GABA-A (α1 subtype)
⏱️ Rapid onset: 15–30 minutes
🛌 Promotes sleep initiation and maintenance
📉 Short half-life: 2–3 hours

💊 Typical Dosage (Adults)

• Adults: 10 mg at bedtime

• Elderly / hepatic impairment: 5 mg
  📌 Take on an empty stomach for best results

⚠️ Common Side Effects

😴 Next-day drowsiness
🌀 Dizziness or vertigo
💭 Vivid dreams, confusion
🤯 Anterograde amnesia
⚠️ Sleep-related behaviors (eating, walking, driving while asleep)

🚫 Contraindications & Warnings

🚫 Myasthenia gravis
🚫 Sleep apnea
🚫 Severe respiratory impairment
🚫 Pregnancy and breastfeeding
📵 Avoid driving or operating machinery
🍷 Do not mix with alcohol

🔐 Precautions

⏳ Recommended for short-term use only (2–4 weeks)
🛑 Taper off gradually to avoid rebound insomnia
🔍 Monitor for misuse or dependence in at-risk patients

What is stilnox and what is it used for?

Stilnox is a hypnotic that belongs to a group of medicines known as benzodiazepine analogues. Stilnox is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia in patients over 18 years of age, in situations where insomnia is debilitating or causing severe anxiety.