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Zolpidem

Sedatives - Hypnotics

Description

Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which slows down the nervous system. Zolpidem will help you get to sleep faster and sleep throughout the night

Mechanism of action

Non-benzodiazepine sedative drug belonging to the imidazopyridine class. It preferentially binds to omega -1 receptors. The selective binding may explain the relative absence of myelorelaxant and anti-convulsant effects of zolpidem.

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Mechanism of action

Non-benzodiazepine sedative drug belonging to the imidazopyridine class. It preferentially binds to omega -1 receptors. The selective binding may explain the relative absence of myelorelaxant and anti-convulsant effects of zolpidem.

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