Zaleplon
Summary
Zaleplon is a sedative used for short term treatment of insomnia in adults.
Brand Names: Sonata
Generic Name: Zaleplon
Background
Zaleplon is a sedative/hypnotic, mainly used for insomnia. It is known as a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic. Zaleplon interacts with the GABA receptor complex and shares some of the pharmacological properties of the benzodiazepines. Zaleplon is a schedule IV drug in the United States.
Weight Average: 305.3339
Monoisotopic: 305.127660127
Chemical Formula: C17H15N5O