Zaleplon
Zaleplon
Zaleplon (/zəˈlɛplɒn/) is a sedative and hypnotic, often used in the treatment of insomnia. It is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic from the pyrazolopyrimidine class.
Etymology
The term "Zaleplon" is derived from the systematic (IUPAC) name N-(3-(3-cyanopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-yl)phenyl)-N-ethylacetamide. The name is a combination of parts of the words pyrazolopyrimidine, phenyl, and ethylacetamide.
Usage
Zaleplon is primarily used to treat insomnia. It decreases the time to sleep onset by about 15 minutes and at larger doses helps people stay asleep longer. It is taken by mouth and is available in capsule form.
Side Effects
Common side effects include headache, nausea, hallucination, and memory impairment. Serious side effects may include addiction, withdrawal seizures, and anaphylaxis.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zaleplon
- Wikipedia's article - Zaleplon
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