TASIMELTEON (Hetlioz) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TASIMELTEON

What is the Trade Name for TASIMELTEON?

Hetlioz

What are the Indications for TASIMELTEON?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE HETLIOZ is a melatonin receptor agonist. HETLIOZ capsules are indicated for the treatment of: Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) in adults ( 1 ) Nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) in patients 16 years of age and older ( 1 ) HETLIOZ LQ oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of: Nighttime sleep disturbances in SMS in pediatric patients 3 years to 15 years of age ( 1 ) 1.1 Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) HETLIOZ capsules are indicated for the treatment of Non-24 in adults. 1.2 Nighttime Sleep Disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) HETLIOZ capsules are indicated for the treatment of nighttime sleep disturbances in SMS in patients 16 years of age and older. HETLIOZ LQ oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of nighttime sleep disturbances in SMS in pediatric patients 3 to 15 years of age.

 

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