ESZOPICLONE
ESZOPICLONE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: ESZOPICLONE; Generic name: ESZOPICLONE; Manufacturer: Proficient Rx LP.
| Brand name | ESZOPICLONE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ESZOPICLONE |
| Manufacturer | Proficient Rx LP |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Eszopiclone tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia. In controlled outpatient and sleep laboratory studies, eszopiclone tablets administered at bedtime decreased sleep latency and improved sleep maintenance. The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were up to 6 months in duration. The final formal assessments of sleep latency and maintenance were performed at 4 weeks in the 6-week study (adults only), at the end of both 2-week studies (elderly only) and at the end of the 6-month study (adults only). Eszopiclone tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia. Eszopiclone tablets has been shown to decrease sleep latency and improve sleep mai |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use the lowest effective dose for the patient. • Use the lowest dose effective for the patient (2) • Recommended initial dose is 1 mg, immediately before bedtime, with at least 7 to 8 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening. May increase dose if clinically indicated, to a maximum of 3 mg (2.1) • Geriatric or debilitated patients: Dose should not exceed 2 mg (2.2) • Patients with severe hepatic impairment, or taking potent CYP3A4 inhibitors: Dose should no |
| Warnings | WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of eszopiclone. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including death. Discontinue eszopiclone immediately if a patient experiences a complex sleep behavior [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed wa |
| Active ingredient(s) | ESZOPICLONE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=024f833e-c20c-46a2-971b-3f2a716b1678 |