Question
Pharmacology Question on Neurohumoral transmission in autonomic and central nervous system
A drug ‘X’ is more selective for the 1 subunit of BZD receptors. It lacks effect on slow-wave sleep, minimum residual daytime sedation, no rebound insomnia on discontinuation, low abuse potential. Which of the following can be ‘X’?
A
Flurozepam
B
Flumazenil
C
Melatonin
D
Zolpidem
Answer
Zolpidem
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Zolpidem