Ocinaplon

Ocinaplon is an anxiolytic drug in the pyrazolopyrimidine family of drugs. Other pyrazolopyrimidine drugs include zaleplon and indiplon.

Ocinaplon has a similar pharmacological profile to the benzodiazepine family of drugs, but with mainly anxiolytic properties and relatively little sedative or amnestic effect.

Mechanism of action
The mechanism of action by which ocinaplon produces its anxiolytic effects is by modulating GABAA receptors, although ocinaplon is more subtype-selective than most benzodiazepines.

Availability
Ocinaplon has not yet been marketed and as of 2007 is currently in clinical trials.