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Generic: Eszopiclone

Form: Tablet 1mg

Indication

Insomnia

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take immediately before going to bed. Avoid taking after a heavy meal.

Adult Dose

Oral Insomnia Adult: 1 mg immediately before bedtime, may increase to 2 or 3 mg if necessary. Max: 3 mg daily. Elderly: Max: 2 mg daily. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Max: 2 mg daily.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity

Mode of Action

Eszopiclone is an S-enantiomer of zopiclone; a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic of the cyclopyrrolone class. It is structurally unrelated to pyrazolopyrimidines, imidazopyridines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other known drugs with similar hypnotic activity. The exact mechanism of action is unknown, its effect is associated with the interaction with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-receptor complex at binding domains found near to or allosterically coupled to benzodiazepine receptors.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Sleepiness', 'Dizziness', 'Headache', 'Taste change', 'Dryness in mouth', 'Rash', 'Anxiety', 'Hallucination', 'Respiratory tract infection', 'Viral infection']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ belongs to a group of medicines called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ may impair alertness and motor coordination, including the risk of morning impairment this risk increases with dose and this may affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of __NAME__ in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.