Zolpidem is a novel hypnotic drug which possesses preferential affinity, under in vitro conditions, for the omega 1 (BZD1) subtype of BZD binding sites. In the present study the in vivo interaction of zolpidem with mouse brain BZD binding sites, as labeled by i.v. injection of [3H]Ro 15-1788, has been investigated. Intraperitoneal administration of zolpidem (30 min before sacrifice) decreased in a dose-dependent manner, the retention of [3H]Ro 15-1788 in the cerebral cortex (ED50 = 8.9 mg/kg i.p.); the inhibition by zolpidem was maximal (70%) at 5 to 10 min postinjection and of only 10% 1 hr later. These kinetics are in agreement with its short lasting hypnotic properties. CGS 9896, CL 218,872 and flunitrazepam also prevented the cortical accumulation of [3H]Ro 15-1788 with ED50 values of 12.5, 24 and 0.17 mg/kg i.p., respectively. Zolpidem, like flunitrazepam, diminishes exploratory activity and possesses anticonvulsant and myorelaxant effects in the mouse. However, in contrast to flunitrazepam, the sedative action of zolpidem can be evidenced at a much lower recognition site occupancy (35%) than that needed for myorelaxant or anticonvulsant effects (50-56%). The regional selectivity of zolpidem as an inhibitor of [3H]Ro 15-1788 in vitro and in vivo binding in the mouse brain has been assessed by quantitative autoradiography.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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