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zaleplon and Altitude Sickness

zaleplon has been researched along with Altitude Sickness in 3 studies

zaleplon: an azabicyclo(4.3.0)nonane; a nonbenzodiazepine; one of the so-called of Z drugs (zopiclone, eszopiclone, zolpidem, and zaleplon) for which there is some correlation with tumors; a hypnotic with less marked effect on psychomotor functions compared to lorazepam
zaleplon : A pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine having a nitrile group at position 3 and a 3-(N-ethylacetamido)phenyl substituent at the 7-position.

Altitude Sickness: Multiple symptoms associated with reduced oxygen at high ALTITUDE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Other agents commonly used at sea-level such as eszopiclone and diphenhydramine have not been studied at high altitude but are likely safe to use given their mechanism of action and known side effects."2.44Which medications are safe and effective for improving sleep at high altitude? ( Luks, AM, 2008)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Luks, AM1
Jouanin, JC1
Dussault, C1
Van Beers, P2
Piérard, C2
Beaumont, M2
Batéjat, D1
Coste, O1
Colas, A1
Clère, JM1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Treatment of High-altitude Sleep Disturbance: A Double-blind Comparison of Temazepam Versus Acetazolamide.[NCT01519544]34 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-03-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for zaleplon and Altitude Sickness

ArticleYear
Which medications are safe and effective for improving sleep at high altitude?
    High altitude medicine & biology, 2008,Fall, Volume: 9, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetamides; Acetazolamide; Altitude Sickness; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Azabicyclo Compounds; Benzodiazep

2008

Trials

1 trial available for zaleplon and Altitude Sickness

ArticleYear
Effects of zolpidem and zaleplon on sleep, respiratory patterns and performance at a simulated altitude of 4,000 m.
    Neuropsychobiology, 2004, Volume: 49, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetamides; Adult; Altitude Sickness; Atmosphere Exposure Chambers; Attention; Cognition; Cross-Over

2004

Other Studies

1 other study available for zaleplon and Altitude Sickness

ArticleYear
Short half-life hypnotics preserve physical fitness and altitude tolerance during military mountainous training.
    Military medicine, 2009, Volume: 174, Issue:9

    Topics: Acetamides; Altitude Sickness; Analysis of Variance; Half-Life; Heart Rate; Humans; Hypnotics and Se

2009