SPL Set ID: a1277ef5-6072-43ff-a6ce-0a7cea58b7cb
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Zaleplon is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic from the pyrazolopyrimidine class. The chemical name of zaleplon is N-[3-(3-cyanopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-7-yl)phenyl]-N-ethylacetamide. Its molecular formula is C 17 H 15 N 5 O, and its molecular weight is 305.34. The structural formula is shown below. Zaleplon USP is a white to off-white powder that is practically insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol or propylene glycol. Its partition coefficient in octanol/water is constant (log PC = 1.23) over the pH range of 1 to 7. Zaleplon Capsules USP are available for oral administration containing either 5 mg or 10 mg of zaleplon. Each capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose (anhydrous), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch and sodium lauryl sulfate. Each capsule shell contains: D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6 (10 mg capsule shell only), gelatin, monogramming ink and titanium dioxide. The monogramming ink contains: ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac glaze. chem.jpg