Hexapropymate is a
hypnotic/
sedative. It has effects similar to those of
barbiturates and was used in the 1970s-1980s in the treatment of
insomnia
Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder in which people have trouble sleeping. They may have difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep as long as desired. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, ...
before being replaced with newer drugs with improved safety profiles.
References
Carbamates
GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators
Propargyl compounds
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