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Zopiclone : Therapeutic uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Zopiclone : Therapeutic uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Zopiclone is a newer non-benzodiazepine cyclopyrrolone hypnotic agent agonist at a subtype of benzodiazepine (BZD) receptor involved in the hypnotic action.
Dose : 3.75-7-5 mg
Route : Oral
Plasma Half-life : 5-6 hours
Duration of action : ?
Bioavailability : 75-80%
Chemical formula : C17H17ClN6O3
IUPAC name : (RS)-6-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-yl 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxylate
Trade name : Zopicon, Zolium, Zopitran, Imovane, Zimovane
Therapeutic uses : Zopiclone has following usage :

  • Indicated for short term ( < 2 weeks) treatment of insomnia.
  • Has been used to weanoff insomniacs taking regular BZD medication. Its

Side effects : Following Side effects may occur :

  • Metallic or bitter after-taste,
  • Impaired judgement and alertness,
  • Psychological disturbances,
  • Dry mouth,
  • Rarely dependence.

Contraindications :
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