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Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. No dose adjustment of Ramelteon is recommended.Ĭaution should be advised in patients with severe renal impairment. Ramelteon is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Ramelteon may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Is it safe to drive while on this medicine? Monitor the baby for sleepiness, adequate weight gain, and developmental milestones, especially in younger, exclusively breastfed babies. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. Ramelteon is probably usafe to use during lactation. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: dizziness, headache, sleepiness, rash, constipation. Ramelteon may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Īnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Common side effects are reported as below. Ramelteon may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: severe liver disease.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems ( bronchitis, emphysema, sleep apnea), liver disease. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.This medication should not be used if you have a certain medical condition. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Patients should be instructed on the appropriate action in the event of an allergic reaction.īefore taking ramelteon, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. Reactions including anaphylaxis or angioedema may become evident as early as the initial dose. As ramelteon tablets contain lactose, appropriate precautions should be taken when administered to patients with lactase deficiency. Similarly, use is contraindicated in patients who have previously experienced ramelteon-induced angioedema.
SIDE EFFECTS:Headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, worsening of insomnia, and Diarrhea.Rare cases of severe allergic reactions involving swelling of the tongue and closure of the throat have been reported.Ramelteon is contraindicated in patients with ramelteon hypersensitivity or hypersensitivity to any components of the ramelteon formulation. Ramelteon also does not cause withdrawal symptoms or rebound insomnia when it is stopped. Unlike many drugs used for treating insomnia, ramelteon is not addictive, and it is not a controlled substance. Melatonin and its receptors control the circadian rhythm of the body which controls the sleep/wake cycle. It acts by stimulating receptors for melatonin in the brain. Ramelteon is an oral drug that promotes falling asleep and is used for treating insomnia.
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