Zopiclon
Specifications:
- Drug Class: Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic
- Chemical Name: 6-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridazine-5-carboxamide
- Brand Names: Imovane, Zimovane, Dopareel, others
- Dosage Forms: Tablets, Oral Solution
- Typical Dosage: 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg
- Onset of Action: 30 minutes
- Duration of Action: 6-8 hours
- Half-Life: 5 hours
- Indications: Short-term treatment of insomnia
- Side Effects: Dry mouth, bitter taste, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea
- Contraindications: Severe hepatic impairment, respiratory insufficiency, history of drug abuse
- Precautions: Risk of dependence, should not be used during pregnancy, caution in elderly patients