Indications - Suvorexant is indicated for the treatment of insomnia, characterized by difculties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.
Dosage & Administration - Recommended dose is 10 mg, no more than once per night taken before 30 minutes of going to bed, with at least 7 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening. If the 10 mg dose is well-tolerated but not effective, the dose can be increased, not to exceed 20 mg once daily. Lowest dose effective should be used for the patient. Time to effect may be delayed if taken with or soon after a meal.
Side Effects - Common side effects are Sleepiness during the day, Not thinking clearly, Act strangely, confused, or upset, Sleep-walking
Contraindications - Do not use in patients with narcolepsy.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy Category C. There is no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Suvorexant should be used during pregnancy only if the potential beneft justifes the potential risk to the fetus.