"Insomnia Treatment Zolpidem Should Not Exceed 10mg Per Day"… Propofol Limited to Once a Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Minister Lee Ui-kyung) announced on the 10th that it has established and distributed safety usage standards for the proper use and prescription of medical narcotics 'Zolpidem' and 'Propofol.'

Zolpidem is a psychotropic drug used to treat adult insomnia. Propofol is a psychotropic drug used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.

According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety standards, Zolpidem should be used with caution as it can cause abuse or dependence, and prescriptions should not exceed 10 mg per day. Additionally, the treatment period should not exceed 4 weeks, and it should not be used in patients under 18 years of age.

Propofol is a drug with a high potential for misuse, so it should always be administered in appropriate doses according to the patient's body weight and should not be administered alone regardless of procedures, surgeries, or diagnostics. It is advisable that the number of Propofol administrations for simple procedures does not exceed once per month, and it is recommended to check the patient's history of Propofol use.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety established these standards following the resolution of the 2nd 'Narcotics Safety Management Deliberation Committee' held on the 31st of last month to ensure the safe use of Zolpidem and Propofol and to prevent misuse.

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