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Tag: Zopiclone

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What is Zopivane (Zopiclone) and How Is It Used?

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Affecting up to 30% of the population, insomnia is a common sleep disorder for which medications may be prescribed. **What is zopivane?** Zopivane is a brand name for zopiclone, a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic agent, or 'Z-drug', used for the short-term relief of severe insomnia.

What is a Zimmer Tablet?: Clearing the Confusion

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Approximately 40 to 50 people in Britain die each year from poisoning by zopiclone or zolpidem, often combined with other substances. The query "What is a Zimmer Tablet?" leads to a critical clarification: the term is a street name for the sedative-hypnotic drug Zopiclone and not a legitimate pharmaceutical product. This confusion often stems from the well-known medical device company, Zimmer Biomet, which does not manufacture medications.