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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.