Drug Name:Zopiclone
Drug Class:Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic
Mechanism of Action:Enhances the activity of GABA in the brain, leading to sedation and sleep induction
Use:
  • Short-term treatment of insomnia
  • Can be used in patients with difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Side Effects:
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Unpleasant taste in mouth
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to zopiclone
  • Severe respiratory insufficiency
  • Sleep apnea syndrome
  • Severe hepatic impairment
Specialty:
  • Sleep medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Family medicine