Other cns drugs

The hypnotics zolpidem, zaleplon, and eszopiclone are not benzodiazepines but appear to exert their CNS effects via interaction with certain benzodiazepine receptors, classified as BZ1 or ω1 these drugs bind more selectively, interacting only with GABAA receptor isoforms that contain α1 subunits. Their CNS depressant effects can be antagonized by flumazenil