Molecular Formula: C17H17ClN6O3
Molecular weight: 388.8 g/mol
CAS No: 138729-47-2
ATC Code: N05CF04
Drug Class: Sedative
General Properties:
Eszopiclone is the (5S)- (active) enantiomer of zopiclone. Unlike almost all other hypnotic sedatives, which are approved only for the relief of short-term (6-8 weeks) insomnia, eszopiclone is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for long-term use. It has a role as a sedative and a central nervous system depressant. It is an enantiomer of a (5R)-zopiclone.
Eszopiclone, marketed by Sepracor under the brand-name Lunesta, is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia. It is the active stereoisomer of zopiclone, belonging to the class of drugs known as cyclopyrrolones. Cyclopyrrolone drugs demonstrate high efficacy and low toxicity, offering a safer alternative to other drugs used for insomnia. One major benefit of eszopiclone is that it is approved by the FDA for the long-term treatment of insomnia. This sets it apart from many other hypnotic sedatives, which are generally approved only for the relief of short-term (6-8 weeks) insomnia.
Eszopiclone is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of insomnia. Eszopiclone has not been implicated in causing serum enzyme elevations or clinically apparent liver injury.
Indication:
Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which slow down the nervous system. Eszopiclone helps you get to sleep faster and sleep throughout the night.
