Eszopic Tablet 2mg

Price of Eszopic Tablet 2mg

The price of Eszopic Tablet 2mg in Pakistan is Rs. 530

Eszopic Tablet Uses

• Prescribed for adults with difficulty falling asleep at bedtime
• Used to treat insomnia, where a person wakes up too often during the night
• Helps manage short-term sleep disturbances caused by stress or anxiety
• Used to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep in people with chronic insomnia
• Helps patients maintain sleep through the night for a full rest cycle
• Prescribed when other sleep hygiene measures alone have not improved sleep quality

Dosages of Eszopic Tablet 2mg

• Adults: 1mg to 3mg taken once at bedtime, as prescribed
• The starting dose is usually 1mg; your doctor may increase it based on your response
• Maximum daily dose: 3mg per night for most adults
• Elderly patients: starting dose of 1mg is recommended due to higher sensitivity
• Children under 18: not recommended

How to use Eszopic Tablet 2mg?

• Eszopic tablet works best when taken on an empty stomach or with a light meal.
• Heavy, high-fat meals slow absorption and reduce the medicine's effect
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water right before going to bed
• Take this medicine only when you can get a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor first

Eszopic Tablet Side Effects

• Headache
• Unpleasant or bitter taste in the mouth
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Drowsiness the following morning
• Nausea
• Mild confusion or memory difficulty
• Runny nose or mild respiratory symptoms
• Reduced coordination
• Complex sleep behaviors such as sleepwalking or sleep-driving with no memory of it
• Signs of allergic reaction including rash, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing
• Unusual changes in mood, behavior, or thinking
• Hallucinations or agitation after taking the tablet

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Combining alcohol with Eszopic tablet significantly increases drowsiness, dizziness, and the risk of breathing problems
• Benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, alprazolam): Using these with Eszopic tablet raises the risk of severe sedation and slowed breathing
• Opioid painkillers (e.g., tramadol, morphine): This combination can cause dangerous levels of sedation and respiratory depression
• Ketoconazole and other strong antifungals: These medicines slow the breakdown of Eszopic tablet in the body, causing it to stay longer and increase sedation
• Rifampicin: This antibiotic speeds up the metabolism of Eszopic tablet, which can reduce its effectiveness in treating insomnia
• Anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine): These medicines lower Eszopic tablet levels in the blood and may reduce how well it works
• Olanzapine and other antipsychotics: Using these with the Eszopic tablet can increase next-day drowsiness and impair coordination
• Antihistamines (e.g., chlorphenamine): These medicines add to the sedative effect of Eszopic tablet and increase the risk of prolonged drowsiness
• Antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline): Some antidepressants can increase sedation when combined with Eszopic tablet

Contraindications

• Known allergy to eszopiclone or any ingredient in the tablet
• History of complex sleep behaviors, such as sleepwalking or sleep-driving, after taking any sleep medicine
• Severe liver disease, as the medicine stays in the body longer, increases the risk of side effects
• Active respiratory disorders or breathing problems that worsen with sedation
• Patients are currently taking sodium oxybate, as the combination is contraindicated
• Children and adolescents under the age of 18

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, below 25°C
• Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture
• Do not store in the bathroom or near the kitchen sink
• Keep out of reach of children and pets at all times
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack