Eszopiclone (Lunesta)is a hypnotic agent with a rapid onset of action,intermediate duration of action,and a half-life of 6 hours.Using half-life,at approximately what time would a dose administered to a patient at 8 a.m.be reduced to 50 percent?

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Eszopiclone (Lunesta) is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, with a half-life of approximately 6 hours. The dose is administered at 8 a.m. and will reach 50 percent of the initial dosage after 6 hours, that is 2 p.m.

Eszopiclone (Lunesta)is a Hypnotic Agent with a Rapid Onset of Action,intermediate