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Definition of Zaleplon

Zaleplon: Brand name: Sonata. A sedative hypnotic drug in a class closely related the benzodiazepines, affecting the central nervous system, used as a sleep drug. For more information, see: zaleplon.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 7/6/2004

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