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Quazepam is a benzodiazepine with hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties. Clinically, quazepam is particularly effective in the short-term treatment of insomnia by inducing and maintaining sleep. Unlike other benzodiazepines, quazepam selectively targets GABAA type 1 receptors, but one of its major long-acting metabolites does not share this selectivity. Due to its long-lasting action, impairment of motor function is a significant side effect. Quazepam use is subject to tolerance, abuse, dependence, and withdrawal, although possibly with reduced severity as compared with other benzodiazepines.
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Hahn, B. (2010). Quazepam. In: Stolerman, I.P. (eds) Encyclopedia of Psychopharmacology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68706-1_1717
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