RAMELTEON

Overview

RAMELTEON is a Schedule H drug.
Ramelteon is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It works by affecting certain substances in your body that help regulate your "sleep-wake cycle." Ramelteon is used to treat insomnia that is associated with having trouble falling asleep.

Usage

RAMELTEON is generally used to treat: Insomnia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

RAMELTEON is generally taken Before Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, sleep apnea, a breathing disorder such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or history of depression, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Patient may be engaged with certain activities such as driving, eating, making phone calls etc in absent mind, if it so consult with your doctor.

Common Side-Effects

RAMELTEON : Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny Nose, Difficulty Sleeping, Throat Soreness, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

RAMELTEON : Depression, Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing, Nipples Discharge Or Mucus, Mood Swings

Disease Interactions

RAMELTEON can interfere with: Depression, Acute Renal Failure, Sleep Apnea, Glaucoma, Urinary Retention, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

RAMELTEON is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with RAMELTEON as Ingredient

RAMITAX 8MG TABRAMELTEON 8 MG