Zaleplon

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rINN: Zaleplon

Other Names

Sonata^®

Pharmacological Information

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Zaleplon Molecule

Zaleplon in the:

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Mechanism of Action

GABA receptor

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Pubmed on Zaleplon

NHS Evidence on Zaleplon

RCT with Zaleplon   from Pubmed

Systematic reviews   from Pubmed

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N Eng J Med, Lancet,JAMA, BMJ   from Pubmed

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Other Literature

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Protein Structural Information

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Please read pharmacological data limitations

A sleeping tablet. Acts only on the Omega-1 benzodiazepine receptors, so has hypnotic effects only. Sparing Omega-2 benzodiazepine receptors may reduce abuse potential.

Usual dose 10mg at bedtime.