Which of the following hypnotic drugs facilitates the inhibitory actions of GABA but lacks anticonvulsant or muscle relaxing propeies and has minimal effect on sleep architecture?
(Ref: KDT 6/e p398) * Zolpidem, zaleplon and zopiclone are agonists at BZD receptors. * These are hypnotic drugs that lack muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant actions. * These have negligible effect on REM sleep and do not affect sleep architecture.
Buspirone
Diazepam
Phenobarbital
Zaleplon
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