Sonata (Zaleplon) 10mg capsule
Sonata is a brand name for zaleplon, a sedative-hypnotic medication that is used to treat insomnia, especially difficulty falling asleep. Sonata belongs to a class of drugs called non-benzodiazepine receptor agonists, which act on the same receptors as benzodiazepines, but with a different chemical structure and a shorter duration of action.
The usual dose of Sonata is 10 mg taken orally, right before bedtime or after the individual has trouble falling asleep. The dose may be lower or higher depending on the individual’s age, weight, medical condition, and response to the drug. The maximum dose is 20 mg per night. Sonata should be taken only when the individual has at least 4 hours of sleep time left, as it may cause drowsiness, impaired memory, and reduced alertness the next day.
Some of the uses of Sonata include:
- Improving the quality and quantity of sleep
- Reducing the time it takes to fall asleep
- Preventing or reducing the number of awakenings during the night
Some of the risks and side effects of Sonata include:
- Headache, nausea, or dizziness
- Dry mouth, stomach pain, or constipation
- Abnormal dreams, hallucinations, or confusion
- Anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts
- Amnesia, or loss of memory of events that occurred while under the influence of the drug
- Dependence, tolerance, or withdrawal symptoms if stopped suddenly
- Sleep-related behaviors, such as sleepwalking, sleep-driving, or sleep-eating, that may occur without the individual’s awareness or memory