Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)

The Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug) class covers 2 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Eszopiclone, Zolpidem. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Eszopiclone

  Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)

  N05CF04

  Eszopiclone is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic used in adults for insomnia, including sleep onset and maintenance. It modulates GABA-A receptors with a moderate half-life that supports overnight sleep without long next-day residue.

• Zolpidem

  Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)

  N05CF02

  Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic used in adults for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It selectively potentiates GABA-A receptors at the alpha-1 subunit, with a rapid onset and short half-life suited to sleep induction.

Medications

• 
  Ambien

  Zolpidem

  5mg · 10mg · 6.25mg CR · 12.5mg CR
• 
  Lunesta

  Eszopiclone

  1mg · 2mg · 3mg

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