Diazepam vs Zolpidem

## Diazepam vs Zolpidem: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Diazepam** and **Zolpidem**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Diazepam**: Positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors.

**Zolpidem**: Selective GABA-A receptor alpha-1 subunit agonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Diazepam — 20-100 hours; Zolpidem — 2.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Diazepam — C16H13ClN2O; Zolpidem — C19H21N3O.

**Molecular Weight**: Diazepam — 284.7400 g/mol; Zolpidem — 307.3950 g/mol.

**Type**: Diazepam — Small molecule; Zolpidem — Small molecule.