Mecamylamine Hydrochloride Tablets and ZolpiMist

• Generic Name: mecamylamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Inversine, Vecamyl

Mecamylamine is used to treat moderate to severe hypertension (high blood pressure). Because of its many side effects, mecamylamine is not commonly used.

Mecamylamine is also used to treat malignant hypertension (extremely high blood pressure that comes on suddenly). Malignant hypertension can damage organs in the body if left untreated.

Mecamylamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zolpidem
• Dosage Forms: oral spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: ZolpiMist, Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo

Zolpimist (zolpidem oral spray) is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia).

Zolpimist oral spray is used in adults for the short-term treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia (trouble falling asleep).

Zolpimist is used to help you fall asleep.