Giganite 3mg Tablet [Eszopiclone (3mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Giganite 3mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Giganite 3mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Giganite 3mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Giganite 3mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Giganite 3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Giganite 3mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Giganite 3mg Tablet may impair alertness and motor coordination, including the risk of morning impairment this risk increases with dose and this may affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Giganite 3mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Giganite 3mg Tablet is recommended.

- Liver : CAUTION

Giganite 3mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Giganite 3mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Giganite 3mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Cyclopyrrolone Derivative
Habit Forming :: Yes
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS
Action Class :: Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z Compounds)

Insomnia

Store below 30?C

Q. How long does it take for Giganite 3mg Tablet to work?::: Giganite 3mg Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Giganite 3mg Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Giganite 3mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Giganite 3mg Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Giganite 3mg Tablet only if you know that you will be able to stay in bed for at least 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.| Q. Does Giganite 3mg Tablet have abuse potential?::: Yes, Giganite 3mg Tablet does have abuse potential. The risk of abuse increases with the dose and duration of treatment and concomitant use of other psychoactive drugs. The risk is also greater for patients who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or history of psychiatric disorders.| Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Giganite 3mg Tablet?::: An overdose of medicine can make you feel confused, drowsy, dizzy, and lightheaded. It may also lead to difficulty in breathing, floppy muscles (hypotonia), and loss of balance which may make you fall over. You may sleep deeply and possibly fall into a coma. The underlying reason of these symptoms could be low blood pressure due to overdose of Giganite 3mg Tablet.| Q. How long should I take Giganite 3mg Tablet?::: Treatment should be as short as possible and should not exceed four weeks which includes the period of slowly decreasing the dose. For transient sleeplessness, the recommended duration is 2-5 days and for short lived sleeplessness duration should be 2-3 weeks.| Q. Can I drink alcohol with Giganite 3mg Tablet?::: Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Giganite 3mg Tablet. Alcohol can increase the effects of Giganite 3mg Tablet and make you sleep very deeply so that you do not breathe properly or have difficulty waking.| Q. Is Giganite 3mg Tablet safe to take?::: Yes, Giganite 3mg Tablet is safe to take if taken at the prescribed dose and for a short duration (less than 4 weeks). If the dose and duration is increased then risk of abuse and dependence on the medicine is more likely to occur.| Q. Does Giganite 3mg Tablet affect memory?::: Memory impairment is rare, but may occur, especially when sleep is interrupted or there is a delay in going to bed after taking the tablet. Therefore to reduce such possibility of memory impairment, patients should ensure that they are taking the tablet when they are able to have a full night's sleep (uninterrupted sleep of about 7 to 8 hours).| Q. Can I drive after taking Giganite 3mg Tablet?::: Giganite 3mg Tablet can cause slowing of your normal brain function (central nervous system depression) which may adversely affect the ability to drive or to use machines. It can be very unsafe if a patient drives within 12 hours of taking Giganite 3mg Tablet.