Eszopiclone

Therapeutic Group

Psycholeptics (Antipsychotic, Anxiolytic/Hypnotic)

Indication Dosage

Eszopiclone is a medication that helps people who have trouble falling asleep. It's used to treat insomnia, a condition where you have difficulty sleeping or staying asleep. Eszopiclone can help you get the restful sleep you need to feel better and more alert during the day.

Insomnia (short-term Use): 

  • Adults: 2 Mg Before Bedtime; May Be Increased To 3 Mg; Max Duration Of Treatment Is 4 Weeks 
  • Elderly: 1 Mg; May Be Increased To 2 Mg. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 1mg /2mg /3mg: Eszopiclone 1mg /2mg /3mg.

Pregnancy

Use Only If Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk

Stability

  • Isomer of Zopiclone: Cyclopyrrolone

Contra Indications

  • Respiratory Failure, Marked Neuromuscular Respiratory Weakness Including Unstable Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Sleep Apnoea Syndrome.

Precautions

  • Respiratory Failure, Marked Neuromuscular Respiratory Weakness Including Unstable Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Sleep Apnoea Syndrome.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated, Avoid

Side Effects

  • Amnesia
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Headache
  • Taste Disturbance
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting; Rarely Ataxia
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Hallucinations
  • Nightmares; Very Rarely Light Headedness
  • In-coordination; Paradoxical Effects.

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