Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Sonata Capsule
Sonata Capsule
| Generic name | zaleplon |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Sedative/hypnotic (miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics) |
| Forms | Capsule (5 mg and 10 mg) |
Sonata is a prescription sedative-hypnotic capsule, sometimes called a 'Z-drug.' It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with insomnia, helping them relax and fall asleep faster.
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