Zopiclone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Imovane
CategoryDescriptionZopiclone(ZOP-i-klone)
belongs to the group of medicines called central
nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less
alert). This medicine is used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). Zopiclone
helps you get to sleep faster and sleep through the night. In general, when
sleep medicines are used every night for a long time, they may lose their
effectiveness. In most cases, sleep medicines should be used only for short
periods of time, such as 1 or 2 days, and generally for no longer than 1 or
2 weeks.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In Canada -
* Not commercially available in the U.S.
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