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Receptor target of zopiclone

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"Z-drugs share the Z-ip code" — zopiclone, zolpidem and zaleplon all live at the same benzodiazepine binding site on GABA-A, despite different chemical structures.

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BNF (British National Formulary), Zopiclone monograph — hypnotics, short-term use · current ↗

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