Zopilone
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Eszopiclone), same form (Tablet)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Sleepon is indicated for the managment of insomnia, Including difficulty in falling asleep, difficulty in maintaining sleep during the night, and waking up too early in the morning.
Dosage & Administration
Adult dose
: The dose of Eszopiclone should be individualized. The recommended oral starting dose for most non-elderly adults (ages 18 to 64) is 2 mg immediately before bedtime. Dosing can be initiated at or increased to 3 mg as clinically indicated. The recommended oral starting dose for elderly patients ( ages 65 and older) who have difficulty falling asleep is 1 mg immediately before bedtime. In these patients, the dose may be increased to 2 mg as clinically indicated. For elderly patients who have difficulty staying asleep, the recommended dose is 2 mg immediately before bedtime.
Pediatric dose
: Pediatric dosing is not available.
Taking Eszopiclone with or immediately after a heavy, high-fat meal results in slower absorption and would be expected to reduce the effect of Eszopiclone on sleep latency.
Contraindications
Depression, Severe Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Severe Liver Disease, Weakened Patient, Having thoughts of Suicide.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
The most common side effects of sleep medicines are Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, hallucination, difficulty with coordination.
Warnings & Precautions
Sleepon should be administered with caution in patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of depression. Therefore, the smallest dose feasible should be prescribed to the patient. Caution should be exercised in administration of Sleepon to patients with compromised respiratory function. Use of benzodiazepines and similar agents may lead to physical and psychological dependence. Tolerance may develop after repeated use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like agents for a few weeks. However, no evidence of developed tolerance was seen with Sleepon over a period of 6 months in clinical trials.
Safety information: Sleepon should only be taken immediatetly before bedtime. Patients should not engage in any activity after taking Sleepon that requires complete alertness , such as driving car or operating machinery etc. Patient should not use alcohol while taking Sleepon .
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Eszopiclone (s-isomer of Zopiclone) is a sedative/hypnotic. It is a non-benzodiazepine that works via interaction with GABA-receptor complexes. It is rapidly absorbed and have elimination half-life (t
1/2
) of approx. 6 hours in non-elderly adults. In the elderly, half life is approx. 9 hours.