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PubChem

PubChem Compound 5735

Name:	zopiclone
PubChem Compound ID:	5735
Molecular formula:	C₁₇H₁₇ClN₆O₃
Molecular weight:	388.808 g/mol
Synonyms:	MLS000028547; nchembio747-comp16; Zopiclonum [INN-Latin]; RP-27267; 1-Piperazinecarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-, 6-(5-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-6,7-dihydro-7-oxo-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-yl ester; (+-)-Zopiclone; EINECS 256-138-9; Amovane; Amoban; 4-Methyl-1-piperazinecarboxylic acid ester with 6-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-7-hydroxy-5H-pyrrolo(3,4-b)pyrazin-5-one. show more » MLS000028547; nchembio747-comp16; Zopiclonum [INN-Latin]; RP-27267; 1-Piperazinecarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-, 6-(5-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-6,7-dihydro-7-oxo-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-yl ester; (+-)-Zopiclone; EINECS 256-138-9; Amovane; Amoban; 4-Methyl-1-piperazinecarboxylic acid ester with 6-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-7-hydroxy-5H-pyrrolo(3,4-b)pyrazin-5-one; Ximovan; 27267 R.P.; MLS000083579; 6-(5-chloropyrid-2-yl)-5-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyloxy-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine; Novo-zopiclone; Ran-zopiclone; BRN 0768704; RP 27267; Sopivan; Nu-Zopiclone; Amoban (TN); Imovance; Zopiclone (TN); D01372; Zopiclone [BAN:INN:JAN]; 138680-07-6; Zopiclone; EU-0101270; Rhovane; 1-Piperazinecarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-, 6-(5-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-6,7-dihydro-7-oxo-5H-pyrrolo(3,4-b)pyrazin-5-yl ester; Imovane; Zopiclone (JAN); SMR000048685; Zimovane; 43200-80-2; Zopiclona [INN-Spanish] show less «

DrugBank

Identification

Name:	zopiclone
Name (isomeric):	DB01198
Drug Type:	small molecule
Synonyms:	Zopiclonum [INN-Latin]; Zopiclone [Ban:Inn:Jan]; (+-)-zopiclone; Zopiclona [INN-Spanish]
Brand:	Zimovane, Sopivan, Imovance, Nu-Zopiclone, Ximovan, Novo-zopiclone, Ran-zopiclone, Amoban, Rhovane, Imovane, Amovane
Category:	Hypnotics and Sedatives
CAS number:	43200-80-2

Pharmacology

Indication:	For the short-term treatment of insomnia.
Pharmacology:	Zopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic from the pyrazolopyrimidine class and is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. While Zopiclone is a hypnotic agent with a chemical structure unrelated to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other drugs with known hypnotic properties, it interacts with the gamma-aminobutyric acid-benzodiazepine (... show more » Zopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic from the pyrazolopyrimidine class and is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. While Zopiclone is a hypnotic agent with a chemical structure unrelated to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other drugs with known hypnotic properties, it interacts with the gamma-aminobutyric acid-benzodiazepine (GABA_BZ) receptor complex. Subunit modulation of the GABA_BZ receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex is hypothesized to be responsible for some of the pharmacological properties of benzodiazepines, which include sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsive effects in animal models. Zopiclone binds selectively to the brain alpha subunit of the GABA A omega-1 receptor. show less «
Mechanism of Action:	Zopiclone exerts its action by binding on the benzodiazepine receptor complex and modulation of the GABA_BZ receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex. Both zopiclone and benzodiazepines act indiscriminately at the benzodiazepine binding site on α1, α2, α3 and α5 GABAA containing receptors as full agonists causing an enhancement of ... show more » Zopiclone exerts its action by binding on the benzodiazepine receptor complex and modulation of the GABA_BZ receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex. Both zopiclone and benzodiazepines act indiscriminately at the benzodiazepine binding site on α1, α2, α3 and α5 GABAA containing receptors as full agonists causing an enhancement of the inhibitory actions of GABA to produce the therapeutic (hypnotic and anxiolytic) and adverse effects of zopiclone. show less «
Absorption:	Rapidly absorbed following oral administration.
Protein binding:	Approximately 45%
Biotransformation:	Extensively metabolized in the liver via decarboxylation (major pathway), demethylation, and side chain oxidation. Metabolites include an N-oxide derivative (weakly active; approximately 12% of a dose) and an N-desmethyl metabolite (inactive; approximately 16%). Approximately 50% of a dose is converted to other inactive metabolites via decarboxylation. Hepatic microsomal enzymes are apparently not involved in zopiclone clearance.
Half Life:	Elimination half life is approximately 5 hours (range 3.8 to 6.5 hours) and is prolonged to 11.9 hours in patients with hepatic insufficiency.
Toxicity:	Rare individual instances of fatal outcomes following overdose with racemic zopiclone have been reported in European postmarketing reports, most often associated with overdose with other CNS-depressant agent. Signs and symptoms of overdose effects of CNS depressants can be expected to present as exaggerations of the pharmacological effects noted in preclinical testing.
Affected organisms:	Humans and other mammals

Interactions

Drug interaction:

Nicardipine	Nicardipine, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if nicardipine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Tolbutamide	Tolbutamide, a strong CYP2C9 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Zopiclone. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Zopiclone therapeutic and adverse effects if Tolbutamide is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Itraconazole	Itraconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if itraconzole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Fosamprenavir	Fosamprenavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if fosamprenavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Lopinavir	Lopinavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if lopinavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.

Nicardipine	Nicardipine, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if nicardipine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Tolbutamide	Tolbutamide, a strong CYP2C9 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Zopiclone. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in Zopiclone therapeutic and adverse effects if Tolbutamide is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Itraconazole	Itraconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if itraconzole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Fosamprenavir	Fosamprenavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if fosamprenavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Lopinavir	Lopinavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if lopinavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Isoniazid	Isoniazid, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if isoniazid is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Voriconazole	Voriconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if voriconazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Posaconazole	Posaconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if posaconazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Telithromycin	Telithromycin, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if telithromycin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Erythromycin	The macrolide antibiotic, erythromycin, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if erythromycin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Saquinavir	Saquinavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if saquinavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Amprenavir	Amprenavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if amprenavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Imatinib	Imatinib, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if imatinib is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Nelfinavir	Nelfinavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if nelfinavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Darunavir	Darunavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if darunavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Conivaptan	Conivaptan, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if conivaptan is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Ritonavir	Ritonavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if ritonavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Delavirdine	Delavirdine, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if delavirdine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Indinavir	Indinavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if indinavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Quinidine	Quinidine, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if quinidine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Ketoconazole	Ketonconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if ketoconazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Nefazodone	Nefazodone, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if nefazodone is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Methotrimeprazine	Additive CNS depressant effects. Reduce zopiclone dose by half upon initiation of methotrimeprazine. Zopiclone dose may be adjusted once methotrimeprazine dose has been established. Monitor for increased CNS depression.
Atazanavir	Atazanavir, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if atazanavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Clarithromycin	Clarithromycin, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of zopiclone by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of zopiclone if clarithromycin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Triprolidine	The CNS depressants, Triprolidine and Zopiclone, may increase adverse/toxic effects due to additivity. Monitor for increased CNS depressant effects during concomitant therapy.

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Targets

Gamma-aminobutyric-acid receptor subunit alpha-1

Gamma-aminobutyric-acid receptor subunit alpha-2

Gamma-aminobutyric-acid receptor subunit alpha-3

Gamma-aminobutyric-acid receptor subunit alpha-5

Enzymes

Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1

Cytochrome P450 2E1