Generic Sonata 5 mg

When a person is not able to sleep properly, it becomes difficult to fall asleep during the night. This persistent disorder is called insomnia. It is a sleep disorder in which Sonata 5 mg medication is very helpful.

This sleeping medicine is hypnotic and sedative in nature. It causes relaxation in the brain which makes a patient sleep. The drug consists of Zaleplon which acts as a generic form, and it is sold under the brand name Sonata drug.

It is an FDA-approved product that is commonly used for treating insomnia in adult patients only. The medication is administered to the insomnia patient, which is relatively a brief treatment. It helps to minimize the time period between being alert and resting period (sleep).

This drug has a low risk for abuse because it is categorized as a controlled substance of Schedule IV. It is available in the form of green and opaque pale green capsules and imprinted with initials of dosage strength on the green cap and name on the body of medicine.

Mechanism of Action of Sonata Medicine:

Sonata consists of an active component, Zaleplon. It has hypnotic properties and the chemical structure of Zaleplon is not the same as benzodiazepine. The derivatives of benzodiazepine are known as Z-medicines and are nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics.

The drug has a high tendency to connect with modulator sites of GABA-A or gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors in the central nervous system of the brain. The GABA is an inhibitory chemical messenger that prevents the transmission of chemical messages between the nerve cells.

It minimizes the response of the nerve cells to a stimulus and produces a calming effect. It helps in reducing the time duration that is required to fall asleep. This is how it improves sleep in patients.

Dose & Dosage Strength:

It is a prescription-only medication that is available in the form of an oral gelatinous capsule. The dosage strength is as follows:-

1) Dose Administration for Adults

In adults, the suggested dose starts with 10 mg of Sonata, it can be taken before going to sleep.

2) Dose Administration for Elderly Patients

A nominal dose of 5 mg is given to underweight and geriatric patients. To get good efficacy of the medicine, it should be consumed before going to bed.

A dose of 20 mg is recommended for those patients who have drug tolerance and those who are not getting effective results from a minimal dose. The administered dose can be altered after examining the patient’s medical condition.

Uses of Sonata 5 mg Medicine:

The US FDA approved Sonata 5 mg to treat sleep disorders in adults only and not for children.

Side Effects of 5 mg Sonata:

Sonata sleeping pill has both common and serious side effects that a person may deal with during the course as follows-

Common Side Effects

• Coordination problem
• Forgetfulness
• Feel like fainting
• Extreme tiredness
• Abdominal pain
• Feeling of pins-and-needles

Severe Side Effects

• Not able to think or confused
• Suicidal ideation
• Aggressive behavior
• Uncommon thoughts and behavior
• Perception is about seeing and hearing things that are not real.
• Feeling nervous
• Extreme feeling of sadness
• Not able to retain things in memory

Precautions:

• If alcohol is consumed during the treatment, it can increase dizziness and drowsiness in the patients.
• It can make a patient feel sleepy if this medicine is taken simultaneously with other drugs.
• It is not suggested to have medication while having food or immediately after food.
• Do not share this drug with other family members or other people. It may cause detrimental consequences to them.
• The medical history of a patient should be shared with a doctor before starting treatment.
• If the medicine stops abruptly without consulting a doctor, it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
• The medication should be consumed as administered by a doctor.