DAYVIGO 5mg (Lemborexant Tablet) 5mg

DAYVIGO 5mg is used to treat insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. It is specifically indicated for adults who struggle with insomnia.

• Insomnia: Helps patients fall asleep faster and maintain sleep throughout the night.
• Sleep Maintenance: Assists in reducing nighttime awakenings.
• Sleep Quality: Improves overall sleep quality and duration.

• Lemborexant works by selectively antagonizing orexin OX1 and OX2 receptors in the brain. Orexins are neurotransmitters that play a crucial role in regulating wakefulness. By blocking these receptors, lemborexant reduces wakefulness and facilitates the onset and maintenance of sleep.

DAYVIGO 5mg may cause various side effects, ranging from common to serious.

Common Side Effects

• Headache: Mild to moderate headaches may occur.
• Nausea: Some patients may experience feelings of nausea.
• Fatigue: Daytime sleepiness or fatigue may be experienced.
• Dizziness: Lightheadedness or dizziness can occur.
• Abnormal Dreams: Vivid or unusual dreams may be reported.
• Sore Throat: Mild throat irritation or soreness may be experienced.
• Runny or Stuffy Nose: Nasal congestion or discharge may occur.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

• Decreased Awareness and Alertness: May affect the ability to drive or perform tasks requiring alertness the morning after taking the medication.
• Sleep Paralysis: Temporary inability to move or speak while waking up.
• Hallucinations: Visual or auditory hallucinations may occur while falling asleep or waking up.
• Memory Loss: Some patients may experience memory impairment.
• Depression: Worsening of depressive symptoms or new onset of depression may occur.
• Suicidal Thoughts: Rare but serious, requiring immediate medical attention.

Before taking DAYVIGO 5mg, it is important to consider several precautions.

• Allergies: Inform your healthcare provider if you have any known allergies to lemborexant or any of its ingredients.
• Narcolepsy: Do not take DAYVIGO if you have a history of narcolepsy or frequent episodes of falling asleep unexpectedly.
• Sleep Duration: Ensure you have at least 7 hours available for sleep after taking the medication.
• Alcohol: Avoid consuming alcohol while taking DAYVIGO, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
• Grapefruit Juice: Avoid drinking grapefruit juice, as it can increase the concentration of lemborexant in the body.
• Driving and Operating Machinery: Be cautious when driving or operating heavy machinery the morning after taking DAYVIGO, as it may impair your alertness.
• Store below 25°C: Keep in the original pack, protect from moisture.

DAYVIGO 5mg may interact with other medications, alcohol, and certain foods.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

• Opioids: Concurrent use with opioids may increase the risk of severe sedation and respiratory depression.
• Benzodiazepines: Combining with benzodiazepines may enhance the sedative effects and increase the risk of side effects.
• Alcohol: Consuming alcohol with DAYVIGO can exacerbate side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

• Antidepressants: Some antidepressants may interact with lemborexant, requiring close monitoring for increased sedation.
• Antipsychotics: Concurrent use with antipsychotics may enhance the sedative effects and require careful monitoring.
• Antihistamines: Some antihistamines may increase the sedative effects of DAYVIGO, requiring close observation.