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ESZOPICLONE

Sleep Approved 2011-05-23

ESZOPICLONE is indicated for the treatment of Insomnia.

Source: FDA Label • Sun Pharma

How ESZOPICLONE Works

While the exact mechanism of action is unknown, eszopiclone is believed to exert its hypnotic effects through interaction with GABA-receptor complexes. It targets binding domains located near or allosterically coupled to benzodiazepine receptors.

Source: FDA Label
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

ESZOPICLONE Approval History

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153 FDA actions from 2011 to 2024
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What ESZOPICLONE Treats

1 indications

ESZOPICLONE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2011. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Insomnia
Source: FDA Label

ESZOPICLONE Boxed Warning

COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of eszopiclone tablets. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including death. Discontinue eszopiclone tablets immediately if a patient experiences a complex sleep behavior [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIOUR See full presc...

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Clinical Trial Registry

15 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07332442 CALM-OSA 2000040345 1R01HL179077-01 Ph 3 recruiting Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Arousability and Links to Mechanisms in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
NCT03668041 NAP 2016 Ph 3 completed National Adaptive Trial for PTSD Related Insomnia
NCT03937713 PRECEPT-D results posted NURB-008-18F Ph 4 completed Effectiveness of Combining Behavioral and Pharmacologic Therapy for Complex Insomnia in Veterans With PTSD
NCT04875364 ExPRESSION 201432 Ph 2 recruiting Do Endotypes Predict Response and Sequelae in OSA Patients
NCT04639193 RESCUE-Combo results posted 191990 Ph 2 completed Combination Drug-Therapy for Patients With Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea
NCT02456532 CIS2 results posted #9384 Ph 4 completed Safety and Efficacy of Chronic Hypnotic Use 2
NCT01605253 results posted 1R34MH091338-01A1 1R34MH091338-01A1 Ph 4 completed Eszopiclone for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
NCT01887691 2012P000187 Ph 1 terminated Sleep Effectiveness and Insulin and Glucose Homeostasis
NCT00857220 results posted 190-247 Ph 3 completed Long Term Safety Study of Study Drug (Eszopiclone) in Children and Adolescents With ADHD -Associated Insomnia
NCT00616655 results posted 194-027 Ph 2 completed Generalized Anxiety Disorder Proof of Concept Efficacy and Safety Study of SEP-225441 (Eszopiclone) In GAD Subjects
NCT00724282 results posted 15632 ESRC-124 Ph 4 completed Treatment of Insomnia and Glucose Metabolism
NCT01100164 Eszo EF097 Ph 3 completed A Non-inferiority Study With Two Treatment Arms Eszopiclone 3 mg Versus Zopiclone 7.5 mg - for the Treatment of Insomnia
NCT00893269 NA_00017909 R21DA025794 Ph 1 completed The Effect of Marijuana and Prescription Medications in Mood, Performance and Sleep
NCT00856973 results posted 190-246 Ph 3 completed Safety & Efficacy Study of Study Drug (Eszopiclone) in Children and Adolescents With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Associated Insomnia
NCT00612157 CPAPASAP WRAMC07-17022 Ph 4 completed Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Promotion And Prognosis - the Army Sleep Apnea Program (ASAP)
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

ESZOPICLONE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

ESZOPICLONE is indicated for the treatment of Insomnia.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS WARNING: COMPLEX SLEEP BEHAVIORS Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of eszopiclone tablets. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including deat...

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