Nitromethaqualone is an analogue of methaqualone that has similar

sedative A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or Psychomotor agitation, excitement. They are central nervous system (CNS) Depressant, depressants and interact with brain activity, causing its decelera ...

and

hypnotic A hypnotic (from Ancient Greek, Greek ''Hypnos'', sleep), also known as a somnifacient or soporific, and commonly known as sleeping pills, are a class of psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to sleep induction, induce sleep and to trea ...

properties. It is significantly more potent (10×) compared to the parent compound; the typical dose is approximately 25 mg.

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Sedatives Quinazolinones GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators {{sedative-stub