莱博雷生(lemborexant)的中文说明书

By targeting the regulation of the orexin pathway, lemborexant provides a "non-forced, non-dependent" natural sleep solution for people with insomnia.

Indications for lemborexant

Lemborexant is a sleep medication used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep).

The above content comes from the official website of drugs. It only reflects the scope of indications in the countries where the drug is registered overseas. It does not represent the scope of approved use in mainland China. Please do not make any treatment decisions based on this.

Usage and dosage of lemborexant

1. Medication method

(1) Only take it once a night, and it should be taken just before going to bed.

(3) Avoid taking this medicine soon after a meal, otherwise the medicine may take longer to take effect.

(4) Do not take lemborexant if you do not get 7 hours of sleep before getting up again.

2. Common dosage for adults with insomnia

Take 5 mg orally before going to bed every day. The maximum dose cannot exceed 10 mg once daily (daily before bed).

3. Management of missed doses

Since lemborexant is only taken when needed and before bed, you are unlikely to miss a dose. Do not take this medication if you do not get 7 hours of sleep before being active again.

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The above content comes from the official website of drugs. It only reflects the usage and dosage range of the drug in overseas registered countries. It does not represent the approved use range in mainland China. Please do not make any treatment decisions based on this.

Side effects of lemborexant

1. Serious side effects

Leborexant may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately if:

You are unable to move or speak when you first wake up; you have weakness in your legs; you have unusual thoughts or behaviors; anxiety, agitation, depression; memory problems; confusion, hallucinations; worsening depression or thoughts of harming yourself. Older adults are at higher risk of falls due to drowsiness caused by leborexan.

2. Common side effects

Common side effects of lemborexant may include:

Drowsiness during the day the next day after taking it.

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The above content is from the drugs official website. It only reflects the range of side effects of the drug in overseas registered countries and does not represent the approved use range in mainland China. Please do not make any treatment decisions based on this.

Drug interactions of lemborexant

1. Using lemborexant at the same time with other drugs that make you drowsy may aggravate the drowsiness effect. Talk to your doctor before using opioids, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, or medicines for anxiety or epilepsy.

2. Other drugs may affect lemborexant, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you currently use and any medicines you start or stop taking.

Note: If you want to know more details, please check the original instructions of the drug. Please follow the doctor's instructions for specific medication.