Sonata

Sonata medication is used as a short-term treatment for sleeping disorders or insomnia. It is a common sleep disorder affecting many individuals. It is a condition in which one is having difficulty staying asleep. This wakefulness during sleep is due to long sleep latency, anxiety, stress, and being physically inactive. An individual can buy Sonata online or at any medical pharmacy.

Sonata medicine consists of Zaleplon, which is a generic variant and also acts as an active ingredient in this branded drug. It belongs to the hypnotic drug class. However, it is not related to benzodiazepines.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Sonata medication to treat sleep disorders or insomnia for a short time. It is approved for adults only, not for children. It is a controlled substance of Schedule IV. Including sonata, there are also available various medications such as Halicion, Lunesta, Ambien, etc to treat sleeping problems.

Mechanism of Action of Sonata Medication:

Sonata (Zaleplon) is categorized as a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic drug class with hypnotic properties, which helps treat insomnia or sleep disorders by aiding sleep. It is also called Z-drugs.

GABA receptor has the same therapeutic properties as benzodiazepines. This drug has a strong affinity to bind with the GABA-BZ or gamma-aminobutyric acid-benzodiazepine receptor complex/chloride channel. These pharmacological properties provide anxiolytic, anticonvulsive, and sedative effects like benzo medicine does.

Dose & Strength of Dosage of Sonata Medicine:

Sleeping pill sonata drug is available in the form of oral capsule with the following dosage strengths: 5 mg (opaque green cap with opaque pale green body) and 10 mg (opaque green cap with opaque light green body).

Dose For Adults:-

The advised initial dose starts with 10 mg for middle-aged adults. The maximum sonata dosage for adults recommended by doctors is 20 mg.

Dose For Geriatric:-

A 5 mg dose is for those individuals who have less body mass, such as geriatric individuals. The maximum dose is 10 mg, and more than that dosage strength is not suggested by a healthcare provider.

The administration of the medicine is suggested by a doctor. Based on the patient’s medical condition and age the sonata dosage can be increased or decreased. The initial dose is 5 mg for hepatic and renal disorders. It is recommended to take this medication before or after going to bed.

Uses of Sonata Drug:

Sonata medicine is FDA-approved and is most widely used to treat sleep disorders (insomnia). This helps to improve sleep latency. It has quite effective result which works quickly, so it is advised to take this medication before bedtime.

Side Effects of Sonata Medication:

Common Side Effects

• Extreme sleepiness
• Light-headed feeling
• Dizziness
• Numbness, tingling, and poking (with pin or needle) in the limbs
• Difficulty with coordination
• Confused (grogginess)

Serious Side Effects

• Serious recklessness
• Serious allergic reaction
• Hallucination
• Memory loss
• Mood swings
• Extreme feeling of sadness
• Anxiety
• Uncommon changes in behavior such as confusion and aggression

Precautions:

• One should inform about their medical history to their doctor, before starting the treatment.
• Alcohol consumption is not advised while taking Sonata medication, it may make a person feel more dizzy and drowsy.
• Sonata sleeping pill may cause withdrawal symptoms. So, it is advised to not abruptly stop taking the drug.
• It is not suggested to take this medicine after having food that contains high calories. It may decrease the effectiveness of the drug.
• It may interact with other drugs, so to avoid drug interaction, one should not take both medicines simultaneously.
• Never share this medication with other people that have the same problem as yours.