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Ramelteon 8 mg Tablet, 30-count

by Micro Labs Limited · 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42571-375-30)

NDC 42571-0375-30

🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 42571-375-30 billing pads the product segment with a zero

This package

Contains30-count Cost per ea$0.6575 NADAC Per package$19.73 / 30 tablets Pack sizes3 compare ↓

Also priced by: Medicaid pays $1.09/unit · Part D plans $1.43/unit — full pricing hub ↓

Also comes in: 100 tablets 42571-0375-01 500 tablets 42571-0375-05

Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled

🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm

📋 All sources & update times →

This page is curated, coded, and maintained by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD

Compiled from public FDA, CMS, DailyMed, NADAC, and related drug data sources. Editorial policy

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 42571-375-30

Product NDC 42571-375

11-digit billing NDC 42571037530

NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)

RxCUI 577348

UNII 901AS54I69

UPC 0342571375300

Application # ANDA215243

SPL Set ID 7545c79a-93ea-4f73-beb5-cac46b2ed7e9

Established class (EPC) Melatonin Receptor Agonist

Mechanism of action Melatonin Receptor Agonists

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category ANDA

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 2023-05-01

Route ORAL

Dosage form TABLET

Substance RAMELTEON

GPI-14 60250060000320

GCN Seq No 059509

GCN 25202

HICL code 033126

Ingredient (HICL) Ramelteon

HIC1 code H

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)

HIC2 code H8

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Psychoactive Drugs (Continued 2)

HIC3 code H8B

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Hypnotics, Melatonin Mt1/Mt2 Receptor Agonists

AHFS code 28:24.48.00

AHFS class Melatonin Receptor Agonists

FDB label name RAMELTEON 8 MG TABLET

FDB brand name Ramelteon

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 42571-375-30 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 42571-0375-30. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Melatonin Receptor Agonist class.

Pharmacologic class Melatonin Receptor Agonist

Drug family (ATC) Melatonin receptor agonists

How it works Melatonin Receptor Agonists

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerMicro Labs Limited

Application holderMICRO LABS LTD

FDA applicationANDA215243 (ANDA)

Labeler code42571

First marketedMay 2023

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio190 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Micro Labs Limited

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).

Where does this data come from?

Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name RAMELTEON 8 MG TABLET Ingredient Ramelteon

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Ramelteon is used to help patients who have sleep-onset insomnia (difficulty falling asleep) fall asleep more quickly. Ramelteon is in a class of medications called melatonin receptor agonists. It works similarly to melatonin, a natural substance in the brain that is needed for sleep.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist

Ramelteon works differently from most other prescription sleep medications. Instead of sedating your brain with a broad chemical 'off switch,' it works the way your body's own mela...
What exactly does ramelteon do, and is it like other sleep pills?
Take ramelteon within 30 minutes of going to bed — not hours before. After you take it, stick to activities that prepare you for sleep and get into bed. Avoid eating a high-fat mea...
When should I take it, and does it matter if I eat first?

📖 Read our full Ramelteon guide →

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Ramelteon — tap one for details:

Activated CharcoalMajor Coffee CharcoalModerate European MandrakeModerate GlucomannanModerate Guar GumModerate Gum ArabicModerate Slippery ElmModerate TragacanthModerate

🌿 Every supplement checked against Ramelteon (228 interactions) — ranked by severity →

Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color yellow

ShapeRound

ImprintRM

Size7 mm

ScoringNot scored

One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.

Where does this data come from?

Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

UNII D9C330MD8B
Copovidone is a synthetic polymer made by combining two types of plastic-like molecules. It acts as a binder and film-former to help hold tablet ingredients together and improve how the medicine dissolves in your body.
UNII M28OL1HH48
Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
UNII EX438O2MRT
Ferric oxide yellow is a naturally occurring iron compound used as a colorant in medications. It gives tablets, capsules, and other forms a yellow or golden hue for identification and appearance.
UNII 5Y0974F5PW
Hydroxypropyl cellulose is a plant-derived thickener and binder made by chemically treating cellulose. In medicines, it helps hold tablets together, thickens liquids, and can form a protective coating on capsules.
UNII R75537T0T4
Hypromellose 2910 is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It serves as a binder that holds tablet ingredients together, a film-coating for pills, and a viscosity controller in liquids.
UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
UNII 70097M6I30
Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
UNII Q662QK8M3B
Polyethylene glycol 8000 is a synthetic polymer made from ethylene oxide. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and add bulk to the medicine.
UNII O8232NY3SJ
A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
UNII 15FIX9V2JP
Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

10 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?

Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.

Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per ea	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	$0.658	$19.73 / 30 tablets
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	$1.09	$32.69 / 30 tablets
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026	$1.43	$42.90 / 30 tablets

NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month

▼ Down 23% over the last 12 months.

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Ramelteon 8 mg 00591-2191-01	Actavis	100 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 00832-1250-11	Upsher-Smith	100 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 00904-7494-06	Major	50 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mgthis 42571-0375-30	Micro	30 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 50268-0708-15	AvPAK	50 tablets	$0.657	AB	Discontinued	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 52817-0235-10	TruPharma,	100 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 59651-0505-01	Aurobindo	100 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 60687-0692-65	American	50 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 70700-0272-05	Xiromed,	500 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 70710-1344-01	Zydus	100 tablets	$0.657	AB	Availability likely	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 43598-0741-01	Dr.Reddys	100 tablets	$0.667	AB	Discontinued	+1%
Rozerem 8 mg 64764-0805-10	Takeda	100 tablets	$12.432	AB	Availability likely	+1791%
Ramelteon 8 mg 42291-0776-30	AvKARE	30 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 50268-0822-15	AvPAK	50 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 51407-0523-01	Golden	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 63629-8531-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
ramelteon 8 mg 70010-0028-01	Granules	100 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 70518-4257-00	REMEDYREPACK	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 70771-1495-01	Zydus	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 71205-0918-00	Proficient	100 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 71335-1853-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 71335-2186-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 71335-2310-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 71335-2411-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 71335-2886-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 72162-2161-03	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 72162-2169-03	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 72162-2176-03	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 72162-2644-01	Bryant	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 72189-0153-30	DIRECT	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 72189-0369-30	Direct_Rx	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 72189-0484-30	Direct_Rx	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 72319-0005-01	i3	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 76420-0628-01	Asclemed	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 76420-0880-01	Asclemed	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 80425-0203-01	Advanced	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 80425-0343-01	Advanced	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 82804-0216-30	Proficient	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 85742-0023-22	Kanchan	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 87063-0189-01	ASCLEMED	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 85766-0251-01	Sportpharm	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 10135-0838-01	Marlex	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Ramelteon 8 mg 80425-0593-01	Advanced	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—

About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️

2023

On the market since

May 2023

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

3 years listed

🔓

Generic on the market

this product is a generic

✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 42571-0375-30, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.

💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.

📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data

ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.

Prescriptions last 4 qtrs

23.4K

Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs

673.1K

Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs

$733.4K

Avg / prescription

$31.31

Avg / unit

$1.0896

Latest quarter Q4 2025

7.8KRx

Medicaid pays / ea

$1.0896

gross reimbursed

NADAC / ea

$0.6575

acquisition cost

Spread

+$0.4321

+66% vs cost

What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.

Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ

63% FFS 37% MCO

Fee-for-service · 14,702 Rx Managed care · 8,719 Rx

State Medicaid map

Units reimbursed · per 100k residents

6.3935

gray = no data reported ⓘ

Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.

Tap or hover a state

…for its Medicaid breakdown

🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents

1 Wisconsin 935 /100k

2 Idaho 867 /100k

3 Indiana 862 /100k

4 Kentucky 744 /100k

5 Rhode Island 556 /100k

6 Michigan 541 /100k

7 Colorado 457 /100k

8 Connecticut 425 /100k

National units — by quarter

💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.

30 tablets this page42571-0375-30 23,421 Rx · $733,418

100 tablets42571-0375-01 3,310 Rx · $99,359

500 tablets42571-0375-05 No Medicaid data

Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 26,731 Rx · 764,473 units · $832,778 gross reimbursed

Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Ramelteon — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 12 manufacturers.

⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Ramelteon. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.

Period

Total Part D spend

$6.62M

Claims incl. refills

94.1K

Beneficiaries

51.8K

Spend / beneficiary

$127.88

Spend / claim

$70.38

Trend by period

💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for RAMELTEON — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Initial Insomnia446

Somnolence418

Insomnia400

Middle Insomnia390

Nausea337

Fatigue288

Dizziness274

Age at onset

Neonate1

Infant2

Child12

Adolescent8

Adult283

Elderly373

Reporter sex

Male · 41%

Female · 58%

Unknown · 1%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization2,088

Life-threatening373

Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year

Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).

Where does this data come from?

Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Per unit	Per pack	Marketing start	Status
42571-0375-01	100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42571-375-01)	$0.6575 / ea	$65.75	2023-05-01	Active
42571-0375-05	500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42571-375-05)	—	—	2023-05-01	Active
42571-0375-30 You're viewing this	30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (42571-375-30)	$0.6575 / ea	$19.72	2023-05-01	Active

You're viewing the smallest of 3 pack sizes for this product.

This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.6575 NADAC).

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 88% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 42571-0375-30?

NDC 42571-0375-30 is a 30-count package — 30 tablet in 1 bottle.

What is the difference between NDC 42571-0375-30 and NDC 42571-0375-01?

Both are Ramelteon 8 mg Tablet — the drug itself is identical. NDC 42571-0375-30 is the 30-count package, while NDC 42571-0375-01 is the 100 tablets package.

What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Ramelteon 8 mg Tablet?

Bill NDC 42571-0375-30 — the 11-digit billing format is 42571037530. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients

🎯 Indications and Usage 97 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ramelteon tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep onset. The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were up to six months in duration. The final formal assessments of sleep latency were performed after two days of treatment during the crossover study (elderly only), at five weeks in the six week studies (adults and elderly), and at the end of the six month study (adults and elderly) [see Clinical Studies (14)].

Ramelteon tablet is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep onset. (1)

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 165 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult dose: 8 mg taken within 30 minutes of going to bed. (2.1) Should not be taken with or immediately after a high-fat meal. (2.1) Total daily dose should not exceed 8 mg. (2.1)

2.1Dosage in Adults The recommended dose of ramelteon tablet is 8 mg taken within 30 minutes of going to bed. It is recommended that ramelteon tablets not be taken with or immediately after a high-fat meal. The total ramelteon tablet dose should not exceed 8 mg per day.

2.2Dosing in Patients with Hepatic Impairment Ramelteon tablets are not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Ramelteon tablets should be used with caution in patients with moderate hepatic impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.4)] .

2.3Administration with Other Medications Ramelteon tablets should not be used in combination with fluvoxamine. Ramelteon tablets should be used with caution in patients taking other CYP1A2 inhibiting drugs [see Drug Interactions (7) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.5)].

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 53 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Ramelteon tablet is available in an 8 mg strength tablet for oral administration. Ramelteon tablets, 8 mg are yellow colored, circular, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with "RM" on one face and plain on other face with an approximate diameter of 7.00 mm. 8 mg tablets. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 56 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Patients who develop angioedema after treatment with ramelteon tablets should not be rechallenged with the drug. Patients should not take ramelteon tablet in conjunction with fluvoxamine [see Drug Interactions (7)]. History of angioedema while taking ramelteon tablets. (4) Fluvoxamine (strong CYP1A2 inhibitor): Increases AUC for ramelteon and should not be used in combination. (7.1)

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Severe anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions: Angioedema and anaphylaxis have been reported. Do not rechallenge if such reactions occur. ( 5.1 ) Need to evaluate for comorbid diagnoses: Reevaluate if insomnia persists after 7 to 10 days of treatment.

( 5.2 ) Abnormal thinking, behavioral changes, complex behaviors: May include “sleep-driving” and hallucinations. Immediately evaluate any new onset behavioral changes. ( 5.3 ) Depression: Worsening of depression or suicidal thinking may occur.

( 5.3 ) CNS effects: Potential impairment of activities requiring complete mental alertness such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, after ingesting the drug. ( 5.4 ) Reproductive effects: Include decreased testosterone and increased prolactin levels. Effect on reproductive axis in developing humans is unknown.

( 5.5 ) Patients with severe sleep apnea: Ramelteon tablet is not recommended for use in this population. ( 5.6 )

5.1Severe Anaphylactic and Anaphylactoid Reactions Rare cases of angioedema involving the tongue, glottis or larynx have been reported in patients after taking the first or subsequent doses of ramelteon tablets. Some patients have had additional symptoms such as dyspnea, throat closing, or nausea and vomiting that suggest anaphylaxis. Some patients have required medical therapy in the emergency department.

If angioedema involves the tongue, glottis or larynx, airway obstruction may occur and be fatal. Patients who develop angioedema after treatment with ramelteon tablets should not be rechallenged with the drug.

5.2Need to Evaluate for Comorbid Diagnoses Since sleep disturbances may be the presenting manifestation of a physical and/or psychiatric disorder, symptomatic treatment of insomnia should be initiated only after a careful evaluation of the patient. The failure of insomnia to remit after 7 to 10 days of treatment may indicate the presence of a primary psychiatric and/or medical illness that should be evaluated . Worsening of insomnia, or the emergence of new cognitive or behavioral abnormalities, may be the result of an unrecognized underlying psychiatric or physical disorder and requires further evaluation of the patient.

Exacerbation of insomnia and emergence of cognitive and behavioral abnormalities were seen with ramelteon tablets during the clinical development program .

5.3Abnormal Thinking and Behavioral Changes A variety of cognitive and behavior changes have been reported to occur in association with the use of hypnotics. In primarily depressed patients, worsening of depression (including suicidal ideation and completed suicides) has been reported in association with the use of hypnotics. Hallucinations, as well as behavioral changes such as bizarre behavior, agitation and mania have been reported with ramelteon tablets use.

Amnesia, anxiety and other neuro-psychiatric symptoms may also occur unpredictably. Complex behaviors such as "sleep-driving" (i.e., driving while not fully awake after ingestion of a hypnotic) and other complex behaviors (e.g., preparing and eating food, making phone calls, or having sex), with amnesia for the event, have been reported in association with hypnotic use. The use of alcohol and other CNS depressants may increase the risk of such behaviors.

These events can occur in hypnotic-naive as well as in hypnotic-experienced persons. Complex behaviors have been reported with the use of ramelteon tablets. Discontinuation of ramelteon tablets should be strongly considered for patients who report any complex sleep behavior.

5.4CNS Effects Patients should avoid engaging in hazardous activities that require concentration (such as operating a motor vehicle or heavy machinery) after taking ramelteon tablets. After taking ramelteon tablets, patients should confine their activities to those necessary to prepare for bed. Patients should be advised not to consume alcohol in combination with ramelteon tablets as alcohol and ramelteon tablets may hav…

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections: Severe anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Abnormal thinking, behavior changes, and complex behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] CNS effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Most common adverse reactions (≥3% and more common than with placebo) are: somnolence, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and exacerbated insomnia. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Micro Labs USA, Inc. at 1-855-839-8195 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Adverse Reactions Resulting in Discontinuation of Treatment The data described in this section reflect exposure to ramelteon tablets in 5373 subjects, including 722 exposed for six months or longer, and 448 subjects for one year. Six percent of the 5373 individual subjects exposed to ramelteon tablets in clinical studies discontinued treatment owing to an adverse event, compared with 2% of the 2279 subjects receiving placebo. The most frequent adverse events leading to discontinuation in subjects receiving ramelteon tablets were somnolence, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, headache, and insomnia; all of which occurred in 1% of the patients or less.

Ramelteon Tablets Most Commonly Observed Adverse Events Table 1 displays the incidence of adverse events reported by the 2861 patients with chronic insomnia who participated in placebo-controlled trials of ramelteon tablets. Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in clinical trials of other drugs, and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The adverse reaction information from clinical trials does, however, provide a basis for identifying the adverse events that appear to be related to drug use and for approximating rates.

Table 1. Incidence (% of subjects) of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events MedDRA Preferred Term Placebo (n=1456) Ramelteon 8 mg (n=1405) Somnolence 2% 3% Fatigue 2% 3% Dizziness 3% 4% Nausea 2% 3% Insomnia exacerbated 2% 3%

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Rifampin (strong CYP enzyme inducer): Decreases exposure to and effects of ramelteon. (7.1) Ketoconazole (strong CYP3A4 inhibitor): Increases AUC for ramelteon; administer with caution. (7.1) Fluconazole (strong CYP2C9 inhibitor): Increases systemic exposure of ramelteon; administer with caution.

(7.1) Donepezil: Increases systemic exposure of ramelteon; patients should be closely monitored when ramelteon is coadministered with donepezil. (7.1) Doxepin: Increases systemic exposure of ramelteon; patients should be closely monitored when ramelteon is coadministered with doxepin. (7.1) Alcohol: Causes additive psychomotor impairment; should not be used in combination.

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7.1Effects of Other Drugs on Ramelteon Fluvoxamine (strong CYP1A2 inhibitor) AUC 0 to inf for ramelteon increased approximately 190-fold, and the C max increased approximately 70-fold upon coadministration of fluvoxamine and ramelteon tablets, compared to ramelteon tablets administered alone. Ramelteon tablets should not be used in combination with fluvoxamine [see Contraindications (4) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ] . Other less strong CYP1A2 inhibitors have not been adequately studied.

Ramelteon tablets should be administered with caution to patients taking less strong CYP1A2 inhibitors. Rifampin (strong CYP enzyme inducer) Administration of multiple doses of rifampin resulted in a mean decrease of approximately 80% in total exposure to ramelteon and metabolite M-II. Efficacy may be reduced when ramelteon tablets are used in combination with strong CYP enzyme inducers such as rifampin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ] .

Ketoconazole (strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) The AUC 0 to inf and C max of ramelteon increased by approximately 84% and 36% upon coadministration of ketoconazole with ramelteon tablets. Ramelteon tablets should be administered with caution in subjects taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ] . Fluconazole (strong CYP2C9 inhibitor) The AUC 0 to inf and C max of ramelteon was increased by approximately 150% when ramelteon tablets were coadministered with fluconazole.

Ramelteon tablets should be administered with caution in subjects taking strong CYP2C9 inhibitors such as fluconazole [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ] . Donepezil The AUC 0 to inf and C max of ramelteon increased by approximately 100% and 87%, respectively upon coadministration of donepezil with ramelteon tablets. Patients should be closely monitored when ramelteon tablet is coadministered with donepezil [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ] .

Doxepin The AUC 0 to inf and C max of ramelteon increased by approximately 66% and 69%, respectively, upon coadministration of doxepin with ramelteon tablets. Patients should be closely monitored when ramelteon tablets were coadministered with doxepin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ] .

7.2Effect of Alcohol on Ramelteon Alcohol by itself impairs performance and can cause sleepiness. Since the intended effect of ramelteon tablets are to promote sleep, patients should be cautioned not to consume alcohol when using ramelteon tablets [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.5) ] . Use of the products in combination may have an additive effect.

7.3Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Ramelteon tablets are not known to interfere with commonly used clinical laboratory tests. In addition, in vitro data indicate that ramelteon does not cause false-positive results for benzodiazepines, opiates, barbiturates, cocaine, cannabinoids, or amphetamines in two standard urine drug screening methods in vitro .

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness not established. (8.4) Geriatric use: No overall differences in safety and efficacy between elderly and younger adult subjects. (8.5) Hepatic impairment: Is not recommended in patients with severe impairment; use with caution in moderate impairment. (8.8)

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from postmarketing reports with ramelteon tablets use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal studies, ramelteon produced evidence of developmental toxicity, including teratogenic effects, in rats at doses greater than 36 times the recommended human dose (RHD) of 8 mg/day based on body surface area (mg/m 2 ) (see Data) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Oral administration of ramelteon (10, 40, 150 or 600 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis was associated with increased incidences of fetal structural abnormalities (malformations and variations) at doses greater than 40 mg/kg/day.

The no-effect dose is approximately 50 times the RHD based on mg/m 2 . Treatment of pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis produced no evidence of embryo-fetal toxicity at oral doses of up to 300 mg/kg/day (or up to 720 times the RHD based on mg/m 2 ). When rats were orally administered ramelteon (30, 100, or 300 mg/kg/day) throughout gestation and lactation, growth retardation, developmental delay, and behavioral changes were observed in the offspring at doses greater than 30 mg/kg/day.

The no-effect dose is 36 times the RHD based on mg/m 2 . Increased incidences of malformation and death among offspring were seen at the highest dose.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data regarding the presence of ramelteon or its metabolites in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Ramelteon and/or its metabolites are present in rat milk. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk.

Because of the mechanism of action of ramelteon, there is a potential risk for somnolence in a breastfed infant (see Clinical Considerations) . The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for ramelteon tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from ramelteon tablets or from the underlying maternal condition. Clinical Considerations Infants exposed to ramelteon through breastmilk should be monitored for somnolence and feeding problems.

A lactating woman may consider interrupting breastfeeding and pumping and discarding breast milk during treatment and for 25 hours (approximately 5 elimination half-lives) after ramelteon tablets administration in order to minimize drug exposure to a breastfed infant.

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of ramelteon tablets in pediatric patients have not been established. Further study is needed prior to determining that this product may be used safely in prepubescent and pubescent patients.

8.5Geriatric Use A total of 654 subjects in double-blind, placebo-controlled, efficacy trials who received ramelteon tablets were at least 65 years of age; of these, 199 were 75 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety or efficacy were observed between elderly and younger adult subjects. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in elderly subjects with insomnia (n=33) evaluated the effect of a single dose of ramelteon tablets on balance, mobility, and memory functions after middle…

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The no-effect dose is 36 times the RHD based on mg/m 2 . Increased incidences of malformation and death among offspring were seen at the highest dose.

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There is no information on the effect of multiple dosing. Night time dosing of ramelteon tablets 8 mg did not impair middle of the night balance, mobility, or memory functions relative to placebo. The effects on night balance in the elderly cannot be definitively known from this study.

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10 OVERDOSAGE General symptomatic and supportive measures should be used, along with immediate gastric lavage where appropriate. Intravenous fluids should be administered as needed. As in all cases of drug overdose, respiration, pulse, blood pressure, and other appropriate vital signs should be monitored, and general supportive measures employed.

Hemodialysis does not effectively reduce exposure to ramelteon tablets. Therefore, the use of dialysis in the treatment of overdosage is not appropriate. Poison Control Center As with the management of all overdosage, the possibility of multiple drug ingestion should be considered.

Contact a poison control center for current information on the management of overdosage.

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12.1Mechanism of Action Ramelteon is a melatonin receptor agonist with both high affinity for melatonin MT 1 and MT 2 receptors and relative selectivity over the MT 3 receptor. The activity of ramelteon at the MT 1 and MT 2 receptors is believed to contribute to its sleep-promoting properties, as these receptors, acted upon by endogenous melatonin, are thought to be involved in the maintenance of the circadian rhythm underlying the normal sleep-wake cycle. Ramelteon has no appreciable affinity for the GABA receptor complex or for receptors that bind neuropeptides, cytokines, serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, acetylcholine, and opiates.

Ramelteon also does not interfere with the activity of a number of selected enzymes in a standard panel. The major metabolite of ramelteon, M-II, is pharmacologically active and has approximately one tenth and one fifth the binding affinity of the parent molecule for the human MT 1 and MT 2 receptors, respectively. However, M-II circulates at higher concentrations than the parent producing 20- to 100-fold greater mean systemic exposure when compared to ramelteon.

Similar to ramelteon, M-II does not interfere with the activity of a number of endogenous enzymes. All other known metabolites of ramelteon are inactive.

12.3Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetic profile of ramelteon tablets has been evaluated in healthy subjects as well as in subjects with hepatic or renal impairment. When administered orally to humans in doses ranging from 4 to 64 mg, ramelteon undergoes rapid, high first-pass metabolism, and exhibits linear pharmacokinetics. Maximal serum concentration (C max ) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) data show substantial intersubject variability, consistent with the high first-pass effect; the coefficient of variation for these values is approximately 100%.

Several metabolites have been identified in human serum and urine. Absorption Ramelteon is absorbed rapidly, with median peak concentrations occurring at approximately 0.75 hour (range, 0.5 to 1.5 hours) after fasted oral administration. Although the total absorption of ramelteon is at least 84%, the absolute oral bioavailability is only 1.8% due to extensive first-pass metabolism.

Distribution In vitro protein binding of ramelteon is approximately 82% in human serum, independent of concentration. Binding to albumin accounts for most of that binding, since 70% of the drug is bound in human serum albumin. Ramelteon is not distributed selectively to red blood cells.

Ramelteon has a mean volume of distribution after intravenous administration of

73.6L, suggesting substantial tissue distribution. Metabolism Metabolism of ramelteon consists primarily of oxidation to hydroxyl and carbonyl derivatives, with secondary metabolism producing glucuronide conjugates. CYP1A2 is the major isozyme involved in the hepatic metabolism of ramelteon; the CYP2C subfamily and CYP3A4 isozymes are also involved to a minor degree.

The rank order of the principal metabolites by prevalence in human serum is M-II, M-IV, M-I, and M-III. These metabolites are formed rapidly and exhibit a monophasic decline and rapid elimination. The overall mean systemic exposure of M-II is approximately 20- to 100-fold higher than parent drug.

Elimination Following oral administration of radiolabeled ramelteon, 84% of total radioactivity was excreted in urine and approximately 4% in feces, resulting in a mean recovery of 88%. Less than 0.1% of the dose was excreted in urine and feces as the parent compound. Elimination was essentially complete by 96 hours postdose.

Repeated once daily dosing with ramelteon tablets does not result in significant accumulation owing to the short elimination half-life of ramelteon (on average, approximately one to 2.6 hours). The half-life of M-II is two to five hours and independent of dose. Serum concentrations of the parent drug and its metabolites in humans are at or below the lower limits of quantitatio…

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Similar to ramelteon, M-II does not interfere with the activity of a number of endogenous enzymes. All other known metabolites of ramelteon are inactive.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Ramelteon tablets are yellow colored, circular, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with "RM" on one face and plain on other face with an approximate diameter of 7.00 mm. Bottle of 30: NDC 42571-375-30 Bottle of 100: NDC 42571-375-01 Bottle of 500: NDC 42571-375-05 Store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF); excursions permitted to 15º to 30ºC (59º to 86ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep container tightly closed and protected from moisture and humidity.

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11 DESCRIPTION Ramelteon is an orally active hypnotic chemically designated as ( S )- N -[2-(1,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2 H -indeno-[5,4- b ]furan-8-yl)ethyl]propionamide and containing one chiral center. The compound is produced as the ( S )-enantiomer, with an empirical formula of C 16 H 21 NO 2 , molecular weight of 259.34, and the following chemical structure: Ramelteon is freely soluble in ethanol and benzyl alcohol, slightly soluble in acetonitrile, and practically insoluble in water. Each ramelteon tablet includes the following inactive ingredients: Copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide yellow, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, polyethylene glycol 8000 and titanium dioxide. ramelteon-structure.jpg

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Severe Anaphylactic and Anaphylactoid Reactions Inform patients that severe anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions have occurred with ramelteon. Describe the relevant signs/symptoms and advise seeking immediate medical attention if any such things occur.

Sleep-Driving and other Complex Behaviors There have been reports of people getting out of bed after taking a sleep medication and driving their cars while not fully awake, often with no memory of the event. If a patient experiences such an episode, it should be reported to his or her doctor immediately, since "sleep-driving" can be dangerous. This behavior is more likely to occur when sleep medications are taken with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants.

Other complex behaviors (e.g., preparing and eating food, making phone calls, or having sex) have been reported in patients who are not fully awake after taking a sleep medication. As with sleep-driving, patients usually do not remember these events. Endocrine Effects Patients should consult their healthcare providers if they experience one of the following: cessation of menses or galactorrhea in females, decreased libido, or problems with fertility.

Describe the relevant signs/symptoms and advise seeking medical attention if any such things occur. Administration Instructions Patients should be advised to take Ramelteon tablet within 30 minutes prior to going to bed and should confine their activities to those necessary to prepare for bed. Patients should be advised that they should not take ramelteon tablets with or immediately after a high-fat meal.

Do not break the tablet; it should be swallowed whole. Lactation Advise mothers using ramelteon tablets to monitor neonates for signs of somnolence and feeding problems. A lactating woman may consider pumping and discarding breast milk during treatment and for 25 hours after ramelteon tablets administration to minimize drug exposure to a breastfed infant [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] .

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exacerbation: A flare-up or worsening of a condition.

in vitro: In a laboratory dish or test tube rather than in a living person or animal; results may not carry over to people.

Absorption: How a medicine moves from where it is taken, such as the stomach or gut, into the bloodstream.

accumulation: A buildup of a medicine in the body when new doses are taken before earlier ones are fully removed.

additive effect: When two medicines that do the same thing are taken together and their effects add up to a larger combined effect.

adverse event: Any unwanted medical problem that happens during treatment, whether or not the medicine actually caused it.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

agitation: A state of feeling restless and upset and being unable to relax, sometimes with pacing or fidgeting.

agonist: A substance that switches on a specific target in the body to produce an effect, the way a key turns a lock.

anaphylaxis: A sudden, severe, whole-body allergic reaction that can cause trouble breathing, swelling, and a drop in blood pressure, needing emergency care.

angioedema: Rapid swelling deep under the skin, often around the eyes, lips, tongue, or throat.

anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, sometimes along with a racing heart or restlessness.

apnea: A pause or temporary stop in breathing.

AUC: A measure of total drug exposure over time, showing how much medicine the blood is exposed to overall.

Bioavailability: The share of a dose that actually reaches the bloodstream and is able to have an effect.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Clinical Studies: The label section summarizing the research trials used to show that a medicine works and is acceptably safe.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

crossover: A study design in which each person takes one treatment for a time, then switches to the other, acting as their own comparison.

CYP1A2: A liver enzyme that breaks down certain medicines and whose activity can be changed by cigarette smoke.

CYP2C9: A liver enzyme that breaks down certain medicines, including some blood thinners and anti-inflammatory drugs.

CYP3A4: One of the most important liver and gut enzymes, responsible for breaking down a large share of all medicines.

depression: A lasting low mood with loss of interest that affects everyday life.

Distribution: How a medicine spreads from the blood into the body's tissues and organs after it is absorbed.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

double-blind: A study in which neither the patients nor their doctors know who is getting the real medicine and who is getting the dummy.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

dyspnea: The medical word for shortness of breath, or the feeling that you cannot get enough air.

efficacy: How well a treatment works under the controlled conditions of a clinical study.

Elimination: The overall removal of a medicine from the body by breaking it down and passing it out.

embryo-fetal toxicity: Harm to a developing baby in the womb, such as birth defects, slowed growth, or loss of the pregnancy.

enzyme inducer: A substance that makes the body produce more of an enzyme, which can speed up how fast other medicines are broken down.

estimated background risk: The normal chance that any pregnancy will have a birth defect or problem, even without taking any medicine.

fertility: The natural ability to become pregnant or to father a child.

first-pass metabolism: The breakdown of a swallowed medicine by the liver before it reaches the rest of the body.

galactorrhea: Milky discharge from the breasts that is not related to breastfeeding.

Half-life: The time it takes for the amount of medicine in the blood to drop by half.

hemodialysis: A treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and extra fluid from the blood when the kidneys cannot.

hepatic impairment: Reduced liver function, meaning the liver does not work as well as normal at processing substances, including medicines.

hepatic metabolism: The breakdown of a medicine by the liver into other substances the body can use or remove.

How Supplied/Storage and Handling: The label section describing the forms and strengths a medicine comes in and how to store it properly.

incidence: How often a new event, such as a side effect, happens in a group of people over a set period of time.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

inducer: A substance that speeds up an enzyme, which can lower the levels of drugs that enzyme breaks down.

inhibitor: A substance that blocks an enzyme or transporter, which can raise the levels of drugs it normally handles.

insomnia: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep.

intravenous: Given directly into a vein through a needle or thin tube; often written as IV.

lactation: The making and release of milk from a mother's breasts after giving birth.

linear pharmacokinetics: When blood levels of a medicine rise in direct proportion to the size of the dose.

mania: A period of unusually high energy, racing thoughts, and an excited or irritable mood that is more extreme than normal.

Mechanism of Action: How a medicine produces its effect in the body, described at the level of cells or body chemistry.

Medication Guide: An FDA-approved handout written for patients that explains important safety information about certain medicines in plain language.

Metabolism: How the body chemically changes a medicine, usually in the liver, into other substances.

metabolite: A new substance formed when the body breaks a medicine down.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

organogenesis: The early stage of pregnancy when the developing baby's organs are first forming.

Overdosage: The label section describing what can happen if too much of a medicine is taken and how it may be treated.

Patient Counseling Information: The label section telling health professionals what to explain to patients about using a medicine safely.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

placebo: An inactive treatment with no real medicine in it, such as a sugar pill, used for comparison in a study.

placebo-controlled: Describes a study that compares people taking the real medicine against people taking a dummy pill with no active ingredient.

protein binding: How much of a medicine sticks to proteins in the blood instead of moving freely through the body.

randomized: Assigned to a treatment group purely by chance, like a coin flip, so the groups being compared start out fair and similar.

receptor: A special docking spot on a cell that a medicine or natural body chemical attaches to in order to trigger an effect.

renal impairment: Reduced kidney function, meaning the kidneys do not filter waste and fluid from the blood as well as normal.

somnolence: Feeling very sleepy or drowsy, with trouble staying awake during the day.

suicidal ideation: Thoughts about wanting to end your own life, which can range from a passing wish to a detailed plan.

teratogenic: Able to cause physical birth defects in a developing baby when a medicine is taken during pregnancy.

treatment-emergent: Describes a side effect that first appears, or gets worse, after a person starts taking a treatment.

Use in Specific Populations: The label section describing how a medicine affects particular groups, such as pregnant people, children, or older adults.

volume of distribution: A calculated value showing how widely a medicine spreads into body tissues versus staying in the blood.

Warnings and Precautions: The label section describing serious risks to know about and safety steps to follow while using a medicine.

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