Pyrazolopyrimidines
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Pyrazolopyrimidines are a class of anxiolytic and sedative drugs similar in their effects to
Benzodiazepines; however, the two drug classes are not chemically related. Pyrazolopyrimidines, Imidazopyridines and Cyclopyrrones are often grouped together as
Nonbenzodiazepines.
Indiplon
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Brand names:
None known
Formula: C20H16N4O2S
Half life: Unknown
Single unit dose: Unknown
Recommended outpatient dose: Unknown
Maximum outpatient dose: Unknown
Indiplon is a sedative/hypnotic released in two formulations: an
immediate release preparation (to induce
sleep) and a modified release preparation
(to maintain sleep).
Zaleplon
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Brand names:
Sonata®, Starnoc®
Formula: C17H15N5O
Half life: ~ 1.1 hours
Single unit dose: Unknown
Recommended outpatient dose: 10mg [Verified]
Maximum outpatient dose: 20mg [Not
Verified]
A
sedative/hypnotic, Zalepon is marketed for the treatment
of insomnia. Unfortunately, the
drug is addictive and as such, if on were to stop
the medication after a prolonged period,
withdrawal symptoms may present themselves. On top of
this, Zaleplon has a high capacity for
abuse. Be warned: this drug has been shown to cause
cancer in some patients.