Melatonin
- SCIENTIFIC NAME: N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
- INDICATIONS: Jet lag, sleep disorders, Alzheimer's disease, free radical scavenger, chemotherapy adjunct, tinnitus, depression, migraine, cluster headache, hypertension, hyperpigmentation, osteoporosis, antioxidant. Skin protectant against sunburn.
- SYNONYM: None
- CLASS: Hormone
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, Setraline
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: N/A
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SKIN.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
GASTROINTESTINAL/HEPATIC.
NEUROMUSCULAR/SKELETAL.
Page last updated 08/01/2022
Symbol key
Incidence 
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations 
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric