Ingredient

Zaleplon

Zaleplon is a hypnotic sedative ingredient used to induce sleep.

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MFDS ingredient code M282603

What does it do?

Zaleplon is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic that is primarily used to induce sleep in patients with insomnia. It acts on the nervous system to help initiate rapid sleep.

Zaleplon binds to the GABA receptor, a neurotransmitter in the brain, which inhibits neural activity. This reduces brain excitation and helps induce sleep quickly.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Zaleplon has a shorter half-life than other benzodiazepine drugs, resulting in a shorter duration of action and being more effective for sleep onset rather than sleep maintenance. This results in less residual effects in the morning.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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