Zaleplon (Systemic)

Brand Names : Sonata

Category

• Sedative-hypnotic

Description

Zaleplon (ZAL-e-plon) belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Zaleplon is used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping). 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 form:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Sonata

† Not commercially available in Canada.