Dayvigo 5mg Tablet
Lemborexant (5mg)
by Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
strip of 14 tablets
About this medicine
Dayvigo 5mg Tablet helps treat sleep disorders (insomnia). It slows down the brain's activity and enables you to fall asleep and stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's rest. Take the drug orally in the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. Prefer taking it right before retiring to bed with at least 7 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening. Do not take it if you fall asleep often at unexpected times (narcolepsy). Avoid taking excessive dosage, as this medicine may have an addictive potential; therefore, use it for short periods as prescribed. Do not increase the prescribed dosage by yourself. If your condition worsens or does not improve within 7 to 10 days, report to your doctor immediately. Never self-medicate at home, and do not start taking this medication on a regular basis without a confirmed diagnosis of a sleep disorder. Dayvigo 5mg Tablet may cause some side effects, such as daytime sleepiness, tiredness, and bad dreams during sleep. Consult the doctor right away in case of worrisome episodes. Inform the doctor about your complete medical history, including the history of depression, mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse, daytime sleepiness, sudden onset of muscle weakness, lung or breathing problem, liver problem, pregnancy, breastfeeding, use of concomitant medicines, allergies, surgery, cardiac problem, or any other underlying medical condition. This information will help the doctor formulate your treatment plan better.
Uses
- Treatment of Insomnia
Benefits
In treatment of Insomnia
Dayvigo 5mg Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Dayvigo 5mg Tablet works by blocking the brain’s ability to keep you awake which helps you sleep. This relaxes the brain and makes you feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
How it works
Dayvigo 5mg Tablet blocks the action of orexin, a chemical that regulates the sleep signals in the brain and keeps you awake. Once orexin’s action is blocked, the brain doesn’t receive wake-up signals, which helps you sleep.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dayvigo 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Nightmares
- Suicidal behaviors
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dayvigo 5mg Tablet.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Dayvigo 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Dayvigo 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Dayvigo 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Dayvigo 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dayvigo 5mg Tablet is recommended.
- LiverCAUTION
- Dayvigo 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dayvigo 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Dayvigo 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
If you miss a dose
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- N-arylamides
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Neuro cns
Frequently asked questions
Does Dayvigo 5mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Studies suggest that Dayvigo 5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, decreased mental alertness, prolonged reaction time, problems with coordination the day after you take it, blurry or double vision, and may increase the risk of falling. People taking Dayvigo 5mg Tablet should be instructed to avoid driving, using heavy machinery, or doing any activity that requires concentration to avoid any mishaps or accidents. Caution should be exercised particularly in elderly patients taking this drug, to avoid any falls.
Who should avoid taking Dayvigo 5mg Tablet?
People who fall asleep unexpectedly and at unusual times or who sleep more often during the day (narcolepsy) should avoid taking Dayvigo 5mg Tablet. Taking this medicine can worsen the sleeping habits of such individuals.
Can I take Dayvigo 5mg Tablet with other medicines?
Dayvigo 5mg Tablet may interact with other prescription and nonprescription medications; therefore, you must inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking before starting the treatment with Dayvigo 5mg Tablet. Your doctor may tell you not to take Dayvigo 5mg Tablet, may need to change the doses of your medications, or monitor you carefully for side effects.
What time should I take Dayvigo 5mg Tablet?
It is best to take Dayvigo 5mg Tablet just before you go to bed. This will ensure that you get a sound sleep at night and benefit from this medicine.
Is Dayvigo 5mg Tablet safe during pregnancy?
It is unknown whether Dayvigo 5mg Tablet can be taken during pregnancy or not. Therefore, it is best to avoid using the medicine in pregnant women to avoid any potential harm to the baby.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
- Salt composition
- Lemborexant (5mg)
- Pack
- strip of 14 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.