Zolpidem

Brand names: Ambien, Ambien CR

Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It works by activating GABA receptors to slow brain activity and induce sleep. It is intended for short-term u

Sedative-Hypnotic
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What is it?
Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It works by activating GABA receptors to slow brain activity
Drug Class
Sedative-Hypnotic

Overview

Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It works by activating GABA receptors to slow brain activity and induce sleep. It is intended for short-term use, typically 1 to 2 weeks, due to the risk of dependence.

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Sources & References

  1. FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
  2. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
  3. MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
  4. American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
  5. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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