Ramelteon
ORDERED FORMULATION
THERAPEUTIC INTERCHANGE
NOTES
ramelteon (Rozerem)
If home medication, do not interchange
zolpidem (Ambien)
If Rozerem ordered in the hospital, and patient is 50 years old or greater and/or female, automatic interchange to Ambien 5 mg
If Rozerem ordered in the hospital, and patient is less than 50 years old and male, automatic interchange to Ambien 10 mg.
Rozerem medication guide
Reviewed: May 22, 2007 (Benzodiazepine-Related Formulary) and April 23, 2013 (zolpidem interchange dosing)
ORDERED FORMULATION
THERAPEUTIC INTERCHANGE
NOTES
ramelteon (Rozerem)
If home medication, do not interchange
zolpidem (Ambien)
If Rozerem ordered in the hospital, and patient is 50 years old or greater and/or female, automatic interchange to Ambien 5 mg
ramelteon (Rozerem)
If home medication, do not interchange
zolpidem (Ambien)
If Rozerem ordered in the hospital, and patient is less than 50 years old and male, automatic interchange to Ambien 10 mg.
Rozerem medication guide
Reviewed: May 22, 2007 (Benzodiazepine-Related Formulary) and April 23, 2013 (zolpidem interchange dosing)