Sleep-wake disorders:
Indications for: HETLIOZ
Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (Non-24) in adults. Nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) in patients ≥16yrs of age.
Adult Dosage:
Swallow caps whole. Take 1hr before bedtime, at the same time every night without food. 20mg once daily.
Children Dosage:
Non-24: not established. SMS: <16yrs: use susp form.
HETLIOZ Warnings/Precautions:
Caps and oral susp are not interchangeable. Risk of somnolence. Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C): not recommended. Smokers. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
HETLIOZ Classification:
Melatonin receptor agonist.
HETLIOZ Interactions:
Avoid concomitant strong CYP1A2 inhibitors (eg, fluvoxamine), strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole), or others; effects may be increased. Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin) or others; effects may be reduced. Smoking or nighttime administration of beta-blockers may reduce tasimelteon effects. Additive effects with alcohol.
Adverse Reactions:
Headache, increased ALT, nightmares or unusual dreams, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection; somnolence.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Caps—30; LQ—48mL, 158mL (w. bottle adapter, oral syringe)
