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Eszopiclone, marketed by Sepracor under the brand-name Lunesta, is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia. It is the active stereoisomer of zopiclone, belonging to the class of drugs known as _cyclopyrrolones_.[A179638,L6850] Cyclopyrrolone drugs demonstrate high efficacy and low toxicity, offering a safer alternative to other drugs used for insomnia. One major benefit of eszopiclone is that it is approved by the FDA for the long-term treatment of insomnia. This sets it apart from many other hypnotic sedatives, which are generally approved only for the relief of short-term (6-8 weeks) insomnia. Eszopiclone was initially approved by the FDA in 2004.
Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal agent used in the prevention and treatment of a variety of fungal infections.[FDA Label] It functions by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol, the fungal equivalent of cholesterol, thereby increasing membrane fluidity and preventing growth of the fungus.[A181802,T116] Ketoconazole was first approved in an oral formulation for systemic use by the FDA in 1981. At this time it was considered a significant improvement over previous antifungals, [miconazole] and [clotrimazole], due to its broad spectrum and good absorption. However, it was discovered that ketoconazole produces frequent gastrointestinal side effects and dose-related hepatitis.[A188054,A188057] These effects combined with waning efficacy led to its eventual replacement by triazole agents, [fluconazole], [itraconazole], [voriconazole], and [posaconazole]. Ketoconazole and its predecessor [clotrimazole] continue to be used in topical formulations.
Eszopiclone {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) CYP3A4
CYP3A4 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) CYP3A4
CYP3A4 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Itraconazole
Itraconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Itraconazole
Itraconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Hyperlipidaemia
Hyperlipidaemia {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Posaconazole
Posaconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) CYP3A4
CYP3A4 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Posaconazole
Posaconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Miconazole
Miconazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Econazole
Econazole {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Miconazole
Miconazole {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) CYP3A4
CYP3A4 {u} (Gene) is bound by {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Miconazole
Miconazole {u} (Compound) is included by {v} (Pharmacologic Class) Azoles
Azoles {u} (Pharmacologic Class) includes {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Miconazole
Miconazole {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity {u} (Side Effect) is caused by {v} (Compound) Ketoconazole
Eszopiclone (Compound) binds CYP3A4 (Gene) and CYP3A4 (Gene) is bound by Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone (Compound) causes Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) and Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) is caused by Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone (Compound) binds CYP3A4 (Gene) and CYP3A4 (Gene) is bound by Itraconazole (Compound) and Itraconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone (Compound) causes Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) and Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) is caused by Itraconazole (Compound) and Itraconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone (Compound) causes Hyperlipidaemia (Side Effect) and Hyperlipidaemia (Side Effect) is caused by Posaconazole (Compound) and Posaconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone (Compound) binds CYP3A4 (Gene) and CYP3A4 (Gene) is bound by Posaconazole (Compound) and Posaconazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Miconazole and Miconazole (Compound) resembles Econazole (Compound) and Econazole (Compound) resembles Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Miconazole and Miconazole (Compound) binds CYP3A4 (Gene) and CYP3A4 (Gene) is bound by Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Miconazole and Miconazole (Compound) is included by Azoles (Pharmacologic Class) and Azoles (Pharmacologic Class) includes Ketoconazole (Compound)
Eszopiclone may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Miconazole and Miconazole (Compound) causes Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) and Hypersensitivity (Side Effect) is caused by Ketoconazole (Compound)