English Explanatory Dictionary

zolpidem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sedative and hypnotic drug administered orally in the form of its tartrate (C₁₉H₂₁N₃O)₂·C₄H₆O₆ in the short-term treatment of insomnia.

Pronunciation

/ˈzoʊl.pɪˌdɛm/

Word forms

zolpidem

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Ambien Stilnox

Derived words

-pidem zolpidem tartrate
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