Drug reference
ramelteon
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Miscellaneous(CNS))
Mechanism of action
Melatonin receptor agonist with high affinity for MT1 & MT2 receptors
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Dysgeusia
Known interactions (1)
- fluvoxamine + ramelteon Contraindicated
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ramelteon?
ramelteon belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does ramelteon work?
Melatonin receptor agonist with high affinity for MT1 & MT2 receptors
What are the common side effects of ramelteon?
Dizziness, Somnolence, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Dysgeusia
Which drugs interact with ramelteon?
fluvoxamine
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