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Zaleplon

Sedatives - Hypnotics

Description

Zaleplon is a medication used in the management and treatment of insomnia. It is in the hypnotic class of drugs but is unrelated to benzodiazepines, barbiturates. This activity reviews the indications, actions, and contraindications for zaleplon when using it as a valuable agent in managing insomnia.

Mechanism of action

It binds to the alpha1 subunit of GABAA receptor complex.

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Mechanism of action

It binds to the alpha1 subunit of GABAA receptor complex.

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