Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Insomnia Age: Adult |
Dose: by mouth – 10 mg Frequency: once per night Note: Recommended starting dose: taken no more than once per night and within 30 minutes of going to bed. Not to exceed 20 mg once daily. |
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Indication: Insomnia Age: Adult Condition: Mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment |
Dose: by mouth – 10 mg Frequency: once per night Note: No dosage adjustment required. Not to exceed 20 mg once daily. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: Safety and efficacy not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Not mentioned Note: Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment required |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take before bedtime
Side Effect
- Somnolence
- females (8%)
- Somnolence (7%)
- Headache (7%)
- Somnolence
- males (3%)
- Dizziness (3%)
- Abnormal dreams (2%)
- Cough (2%)
- Diarrhea (2%)
- Dry mouth (2%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (2%)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Narcolepsy
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Risk of worsening symptoms
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in dry and cool place, protect from light & keep away from children.
Data Sources
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