Sleep- Ramelteon DI Flashcards
1
Q
Ramelteon MoA
A
Melatonin receptor agonist
2
Q
Ramelteon indication
A
Sleep-onset insomnia
3
Q
Can ramelteon be used long-term?
A
Yes
4
Q
Ramelteon dosing
A
8mg PO HS
5
Q
Ramelteon ADEs
A
Dizziness, HA, insomnia
6
Q
Don’t use ramelteon in what disease state?
A
Severe liver disease
7
Q
Ramelteon is CI’ed with what medication?
A
Fluvoxamine
8
Q
Advantages of ramelteon
A
It’s not a controlled substance, so there’s less abuse and rebound potential
9
Q
Ramelteon in the guidelines
A
First-line option in sleep-onset insomnia
10
Q
Ramelteon isn’t as effective in what patients?
A
Patients who have already tried a BZDRA
11
Q
Ramelteon onset of action
A
30 minutes
12
Q
Ramelteon half-life
A
1-2.6 hours
