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 Generic Name  Zolpidem 
 Trade Name  Ambien 
 Manufacturer   
 Risk Category    
C
  • Studies on animals show adverse effect and toxicity on fetus.
  • No adequate and well controlled studies done on pregnant women.
  • Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.


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 Indication  

  • A sedative – hypnotic drug for treatment of insomnia.
 Fetal Risk  

  • Not teratogenic in animals but fetotoxic at high doses causing delayed ossification, decreased birth weight and increased fetal loss.
  • No human data available.
 Breast Feeding  

  • Excreted into milk.
  • Can cause sedation, lethargy and changes in feeding habits in exposed infants.
  • Compatible with breast feeding.
 Other Trade Names  
 


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