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Ambien CR
Overview
What is Ambien CR?
Ambien CR contains zolpidem tartrate, a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic of the imidazopyridine class. Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets) is available in 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg strength tablets for oral administration.
Chemically, zolpidem is N,N,6-trimethyl-2-p-tolylimidazo[1,2-a] pyridine-3-acetamide L-(+)-tartrate (2:1). It has the following structure:
Zolpidem tartrate is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water, alcohol, and propylene glycol. It has a molecular weight of 764.88.
Ambien CR consists of a coated two-layer tablet: one layer that releases its drug content immediately and another layer that allows a slower release of additional drug content. The 6.25 mg Ambien CR tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, potassium bitartrate, red ferric oxide, sodium starch glycolate, and titanium dioxide. The 12.5 mg Ambien CR tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Blue #2, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, potassium bitartrate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, and yellow ferric oxide.
What does Ambien CR look like?
What are the available doses of Ambien CR?
6.25 mg and 12.5 mg extended-release tablets. Tablets scored ()
What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Ambien CR?
How should I use Ambien CR?
Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets) is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance (as measured by wake time after sleep onset).
The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were up to 3 weeks (using polysomnography measurement up to 2 weeks in both adult and elderly patients) and 24 weeks (using patient-reported assessment in adult patients only) in duration.
The dose of Ambien CR should be individualized.
What interacts with Ambien CR?
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What are the warnings of Ambien CR?
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What are the precautions of Ambien CR?
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What are the side effects of Ambien CR?
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What should I look out for while using Ambien CR?
Ambien CR is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to zolpidem tartrate or to any of the inactive ingredients in the formulation. Observed reactions include anaphylaxis and angioedema
What might happen if I take too much Ambien CR?
How should I store and handle Ambien CR?
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Ambien CR 6.25 mg tablets are composed of two layers and are coated, pink, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:NDC Number Size Ambien CR 12.5 mg tablets are composed of two layers and are coated, blue, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:NDC Number SizeAmbien CR 6.25 mg tablets are composed of two layers and are coated, pink, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:NDC Number Size Ambien CR 12.5 mg tablets are composed of two layers and are coated, blue, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:NDC Number SizeAmbien CR 6.25 mg tablets are composed of two layers and are coated, pink, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:NDC Number Size Ambien CR 12.5 mg tablets are composed of two layers and are coated, blue, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:NDC Number SizeAmbien CR 6.25 mg tablets are composed of two layers and are coated, pink, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:NDC Number Size Ambien CR 12.5 mg tablets are composed of two layers and are coated, blue, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:NDC Number Size
