Dayvigo 5mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
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.
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 of Dayvigo Tablet
Benefits of Dayvigo Tablet
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.
Side effects of Dayvigo Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dayvigo
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Nightmares
- Suicidal behaviors
How to use Dayvigo Tablet
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.
How Dayvigo Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dayvigo 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT 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 feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dayvigo 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dayvigo 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dayvigo 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dayvigo 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
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.
Dose adjustment is recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Dayvigo 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
What if you forget to take Dayvigo Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Dayvigo 5mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy, therefore, patients, especially the elderly, may be at a higher risk of falls. Caution is advised.
- Take Dayvigo 5mg Tablet right before going to bed and only when you can stay in bed for a full night (at least 7 hours).
- Do not take Dayvigo 5mg Tablet with other medicines that can make you sleepy, unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
- Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
- Discuss it with your doctor if you develop unusual and strange thoughts or behavior while using Dayvigo 5mg Tablet.
- Stop taking the medication and inform your doctor if you experience complex sleep behaviors, including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, preparing and eating food, making phone calls, or having sex while not being fully awake.
- Make sure to regularly visit your doctor to check your progress and any side effects.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N-arylamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
FAQs
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.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Lemborexant [FDA Label]. Woodcliff Lake, Eisai Inc.; 2019. [Accessed 06 Oct. 2022] (online) Available from:
- Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Government of Australia. Lemborexant [Product Information]. [Accessed 06 Oct. 2022] (online) Available from:
- Neubauer DN. Lemborexant for insomnia. Current Psychiatry. 2020;19(11):43-49. [Accessed 06 Oct. 2022] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Address: 1st Floor, B Wing,Marwah Centre, Krishanlal Marwah Marg, Andheri ( East ), Mumbai - 400072, India
Country of origin: United kingdom
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
NOT FOR SALE
We do not facilitate sale of this product at present