zolpidem

English

Chemical structure of zolpidem

Etymology

Probably from (imida)zol(e) +‎ p(yr)id(ine) +‎ (ac)e(ta)m(ide).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈzoʊl.pɪˌdɛm/

Noun

zolpidem (uncountable)

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A sedative and hypnotic drug administered orally in the form of its tartrate (C₁₉H₂₁N₃O)₂·C₄H₆O₆ in the short-term treatment of insomnia. It is marketed under the trademark Ambien, Stilnox.

Derived terms

-pidem (“hynoptic/sedative”)
zolpidem tartrate

Translations

type of sedative

Chinese:
Mandarin: 唑吡坦 (zuòbǐtǎn)
Spanish: zolpidén m

References

“zolpidem”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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