Hyplon
Formulated to target sleep onset difficulties and support efficient transition into initial sleep stages.
Strengths: 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Sonata
- Therapeutic class
Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotic
- Pharmacological class
Pyrazolopyrimidine
- Minor side effects
headache; dizziness; somnolence; nausea
- Moderate side effects
paraesthesia; dysmenorrhoea; asthenia
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Hab Pharma
- Onset Time
15–30 minutes
- Duration
4 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, keep in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; cimetidine; rifampicin
- Age restrictions
Adults only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to zaleplon; severe hepatic impairment; severe respiratory impairment
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; angioedema — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target sleep onset difficulties and support efficient transition into initial sleep stages.
Mechanism of action
Zaleplon acts as a selective agonist at the benzodiazepine site of the GABA-A receptor, providing rapid sedative effects with a unique pharmacokinetic profile facilitating quick initiation of sleep.
Hyplon
Formulated to target sleep onset difficulties and support efficient transition into initial sleep stages.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Zaleplon
- Listed indication(s): Insomnia