Drug interactions
Eszopiclone + Remimazolam
Severity: Major
Eszopiclone and Remimazolam: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Remimazolam is a benzodiazepine sedative, and combining it with another hypnotic can deepen sedation and cause respiratory depression, with a risk of hypoxia and apnea.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eszopiclone and Remimazolam can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Eszopiclone belongs to Central Nervous System; Remimazolam belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive GABA-A receptor-mediated CNS depression.
What to do
Titrate remimazolam carefully with reduced doses and continuously monitor oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and blood pressure during and after the procedure. Have airway support and a reversal agent such as flumazenil available.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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References
Other interactions of Eszopiclone
Other interactions of Remimazolam
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Eszopiclone with Remimazolam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Eszopiclone and Remimazolam can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Remimazolam is a benzodiazepine sedative, and combining it with another hypnotic can deepen sedation and cause respiratory depression, with a risk of hypoxia and apnea.
How serious is the interaction between Eszopiclone and Remimazolam?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Titrate remimazolam carefully with reduced doses and continuously monitor oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and blood pressure during and after the procedure. Have airway support and a reversal agent such as flumazenil available.
What other medicines interact with Eszopiclone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eszopiclone with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Eszopiclone page.
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