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Esentra 3mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Esentra 3mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.

Esentra 3mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, taste changes, dry mouth, rash, anxiety, respiratory tract infections, or viral infections. However, these are temporary and resolve on their own after some time. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.

Uses of Esentra Tablet

Benefits of Esentra Tablet

In Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Esentra 3mg Tablet helps treat insomnia as well as improves the quality of sleep. Esentra 3mg Tablet works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

Side effects of Esentra Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Esentra

  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Taste change
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Rash
  • Anxiety
  • Hallucination
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Viral infection

How to use Esentra Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Esentra 3mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Esentra Tablet works

Esentra 3mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Esentra 3mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Esentra 3mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Esentra 3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Esentra 3mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Esentra 3mg Tablet may impair alertness and motor coordination, including the risk of morning impairment this risk increases with dose and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Esentra 3mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Esentra 3mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Esentra 3mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Esentra 3mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Esentra 3mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Esentra 3mg Tablet to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
  • It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect. 
  • Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
  • It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • It does not affect total sleep time. However,  it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
  • Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
  • Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
  • Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice behavioral changes, new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of depression, drug/alcohol abuse, and liver disease. 
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Cyclopyrrolone Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z Compounds)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Esentra with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Life-threatening
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Serious
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Serious
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Serious

Patient concerns

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Body temperature is high but no fever symptoms during night i can't able to deep sleep
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
For insomnia consult a psychiatrist
I can not sleep more than 5 hours,i had thyroid problem,for that thyroid .75 is taking,also taking asomax for b p problem though it is 130/90, my main problem sins is I can't sleep more than 5 hours ,
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Consult a psychiatrist for insomnia
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FAQs

Q. How long does it take for Esentra 3mg Tablet to work?

Esentra 3mg Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Esentra 3mg Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Esentra 3mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Esentra 3mg Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Esentra 3mg Tablet only if you know that you will be able to stay in bed for at least 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.

Q. Does Esentra 3mg Tablet have abuse potential?

Yes, Esentra 3mg Tablet does have abuse potential. The risk of abuse increases with the dose and duration of treatment and concomitant use of other psychoactive drugs. The risk is also greater for patients who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or history of psychiatric disorders.

Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Esentra 3mg Tablet?

An overdose of medicine can make you feel confused, drowsy, dizzy, and lightheaded. It may also lead to difficulty in breathing, floppy muscles (hypotonia), and loss of balance which may make you fall over. You may sleep deeply and possibly fall into a coma. The underlying reason of these symptoms could be low blood pressure due to overdose of Esentra 3mg Tablet.

Q. How long should I take Esentra 3mg Tablet?

Treatment should be as short as possible and should not exceed four weeks which includes the period of slowly decreasing the dose. For transient sleeplessness, the recommended duration is 2-5 days and for short lived sleeplessness duration should be 2-3 weeks.

Q. Can I drink alcohol with Esentra 3mg Tablet?

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Esentra 3mg Tablet. Alcohol can increase the effects of Esentra 3mg Tablet and make you sleep very deeply so that you do not breathe properly or have difficulty waking.

Q. Is Esentra 3mg Tablet safe to take?

Yes, Esentra 3mg Tablet is safe to take if taken at the prescribed dose and for a short duration (less than 4 weeks). If the dose and duration is increased then risk of abuse and dependence on the medicine is more likely to occur.

Q. Does Esentra 3mg Tablet affect memory?

Memory impairment is rare, but may occur, especially when sleep is interrupted or there is a delay in going to bed after taking the tablet. Therefore to reduce such possibility of memory impairment, patients should ensure that they are taking the tablet when they are able to have a full night's sleep (uninterrupted sleep of about 7 to 8 hours).

Q. Can I drive after taking Esentra 3mg Tablet?

Esentra 3mg Tablet can cause slowing of your normal brain function (central nervous system depression) which may adversely affect the ability to drive or to use machines. It can be very unsafe if a patient drives within 12 hours of taking Esentra 3mg Tablet.

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