The Pyrazolopyrimidines are a class of
nonbenzodiazepine
drugs related (in terms of their effect) to
benzodiazepines.
These drugs are intended to induce sleep, and are prescribed for people suffering insomnia.
They include:
- Zaleplon as Sonata ®
Indiplon ®
Insecticide
A related use is in pyrazolopyrimidine organothiophosphate insecticides.
Structure
The molecules are typified by the linked six sided (benzene) and sometimes five sided rings (methylpyrazol).