Focus on... indiplon: a short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist sedative hypnotic for the treatment of insomnia.

A number of clinical approaches are utilized in managing insomnia. Indipion (Pfizer) is a selective non-benzodiazepine sedative hypnotic under consideration by FDA for the treatment of insomnia. Like other agents in its class, indiplon binds selectively to the GABA-A receptors in the brain, promotin...

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Published in:Formulary Vol. 41; no. 7; pp. 316 - 321
Main Authors: Gryskiewicz KA, Semanco M
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: MJH Life Sciences Jul2006
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