Sleep-wake disorders:
Indications for: HETLIOZ LQ
Nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) in patients 3–15yrs of age.
Adult Dosage:
Not applicable.
Children Dosage:
<3yrs: not established. Take 1hr before bedtime, at the same time every night without food. 3–15yrs (≤28kg): 0.7mg/kg once daily; (>28kg): 20mg once daily.
HETLIOZ LQ Warnings/Precautions:
Caps and oral susp are not interchangeable. Risk of somnolence. Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C): not recommended. Smokers. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
HETLIOZ LQ Classification:
Melatonin receptor agonist.
HETLIOZ LQ Interactions:
Avoid concomitant strong CYP1A2 inhibitors (eg, fluvoxamine), strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole), or others; effects may be increased. Avoid concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin) or others; effects may be reduced. Smoking or nighttime administration of beta-blockers may reduce tasimelteon effects. Additive effects with alcohol.
Adverse Reactions:
Headache, increased ALT, nightmares or unusual dreams, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection; somnolence.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Caps—30; LQ—48mL, 158mL (w. bottle adapter, oral syringe)