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* | * HETLIOZ is indicated for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24). | ||
==Dosage== | |||
* The recommended dosage of HETLIOZ is 20 mg per day taken before bedtime, at the same time every night. | |||
* | * Because of individual differences in circadian rhythms, drug effect may not occur for weeks or months. | ||
==DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS== | |||
* Capsules: 20 mg size 1 dark blue opaque, hard gelatin capsules printed with “VANDA 20 mg” in white. | |||
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|contraindications=* None | |||
|warnings='''Somnolence''' | |||
= | * After taking HETLIOZ, patients should limit their activity to preparing for going to bed. HETLIOZ can potentially impair the performance of activities requiring complete mental alertness. | ||
|clinicalTrials=* Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. | |||
* A total of 1346 subjects were treated with at least one dose of HETLIOZ, of which 139 were treated for > 26 weeks and 93 were treated for > 1 year. | |||
* A 26-week, parallel-arm placebo-controlled study (Study 1) evaluated HETLIOZ (n=42) compared to placebo (n=42) in patients with Non-24. A randomized-withdrawal, placebo- controlled study of 8 weeks duration (Study 2) also evaluated HETLIOZ (n=10), compared to placebo (n=10), in patients with Non-24. | |||
* In placebo-controlled studies, 6% of patients exposed to HETLIOZ discontinued treatment due to an adverse event, compared with 4% of patients who received placebo. | |||
* TABLE 1 shows the incidence of adverse reactions from Study 1. | |||
[[File:Tasimelteon table1.png|thumb|none|600px|This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.]] | |||
|postmarketing=* There is limited information regarding <i>Postmarketing Experience</i> of {{PAGENAME}} in the drug label. | |||
|drugInteractions='''Strong CYP1A2 Inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine)''' | |||
* Avoid use of HETLIOZ in combination with fluvoxamine or other strong CYP1A2 inhibitors because of a potentially large increase in tasimelteon exposure and greater risk of adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. | |||
'''Strong CYP3A4 Inducers (e.g., rifampin)''' | |||
* Avoid use of HETLIOZ in combination with rifampin or other CYP3A4 inducers because of a potentially large decrease in tasimelteon exposure with reduced efficacy. | |||
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Overview
Tasimelteon is a central nervous system agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder. Common adverse reactions include headache, urinary tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal dreams, increased liver enzymes.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
- HETLIOZ is indicated for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24).
Dosage
- The recommended dosage of HETLIOZ is 20 mg per day taken before bedtime, at the same time every night.
- Because of individual differences in circadian rhythms, drug effect may not occur for weeks or months.
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
- Capsules: 20 mg size 1 dark blue opaque, hard gelatin capsules printed with “VANDA 20 mg” in white.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
- There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Tasimelteon in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
- There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Tasimelteon in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
- There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Tasimelteon in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
- There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Tasimelteon in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
- There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Tasimelteon in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
- None
Warnings
Somnolence
- After taking HETLIOZ, patients should limit their activity to preparing for going to bed. HETLIOZ can potentially impair the performance of activities requiring complete mental alertness.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
- Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.
- A total of 1346 subjects were treated with at least one dose of HETLIOZ, of which 139 were treated for > 26 weeks and 93 were treated for > 1 year.
- A 26-week, parallel-arm placebo-controlled study (Study 1) evaluated HETLIOZ (n=42) compared to placebo (n=42) in patients with Non-24. A randomized-withdrawal, placebo- controlled study of 8 weeks duration (Study 2) also evaluated HETLIOZ (n=10), compared to placebo (n=10), in patients with Non-24.
- In placebo-controlled studies, 6% of patients exposed to HETLIOZ discontinued treatment due to an adverse event, compared with 4% of patients who received placebo.
- TABLE 1 shows the incidence of adverse reactions from Study 1.
Postmarketing Experience
- There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
Strong CYP1A2 Inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine)
- Avoid use of HETLIOZ in combination with fluvoxamine or other strong CYP1A2 inhibitors because of a potentially large increase in tasimelteon exposure and greater risk of adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Strong CYP3A4 Inducers (e.g., rifampin)
- Avoid use of HETLIOZ in combination with rifampin or other CYP3A4 inducers because of a potentially large decrease in tasimelteon exposure with reduced efficacy.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Tasimelteon in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Tasimelteon during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Tasimelteon with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Tasimelteon with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Tasimelteon with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Tasimelteon with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Tasimelteon with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Tasimelteon in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Tasimelteon in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Tasimelteon in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Tasimelteon in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
- Description
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
- Description
Management
- Description
Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Tasimelteon Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
Structure
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
How Supplied
Storage
There is limited information regarding Tasimelteon Storage in the drug label.
Images
Drug Images
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Package and Label Display Panel
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Tasimelteon in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Tasimelteon interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- ®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
- A® — B®[2]
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
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