Zoplicone Flashcards
1
Q
what is Zopilicone?
A
GABA B Z-agonist
nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic
2
Q
what is Zoplicone used to treat?
A
indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia.
3
Q
mechanism of action for Zoplicone?
A
Binds to the α1, α2, α3 and α5 GABA-A containing receptors as full agonists modulating the GABA-B Z-receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex.
Enhancing the inhibitory actions of GABA
Producing the hypnotic and anxiolytic effects of zopiclone.
