zolpidem

American  

[zohl-pi-dem, zohl-pid-uhm] / ˈzoʊl pɪˌdɛm, zoʊlˈpɪd əm /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a sedative hypnotic drug, (C 19 H 21 N 3 O) 2 C 4 H 6 O 6, closely related in effect to the benzodiazepines, used in the treatment of insomnia.

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Etymology

Origin of zolpidem

First recorded in 1950–55; abbreviation of (a)zol(e) + p(yrim)id(ine) + alteration of amide

Example Sentences

If you can, ask your doctor about zolpidem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 13, 2016

Now the C.D.C. has reported that a high number of emergency room visits are associated with psychiatric medications in general, and zolpidem — Ambien — in particular.

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2014

Merck recently compared a suvorexant-related compound called DORA-22 with diazepam, zolpidem and eszopiclone in rats and monkeys.

From Nature • May 22, 2013

My insurance company required a switch to generic zolpidem.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2011

Pogany and his attorneys established that his mental condition was likely attributable to Lariam and to that drug's known interaction with Ambien's core drug, zolpidem.

From Newsweek • Sep. 17, 2010