Zolpidem Info, Uses and Side effects.

What is Zolpidem ?

Zolpidem is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia).
Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia. The immediate-release forms are Ambien, Intermezzo, Edluar, and Zolpimist, which are used to help you fall asleep. The extended-release form of zolpidem is Ambien CR, which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep.
Ambien, Edluar, and Zolpimist are used to help you fall asleep when you first go to bed. Intermezzo, is used to help you fall back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night and then have trouble sleeping.


Zolpidem Uses :  Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest.


Zolpidem side effects:

• ·        chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, feeling short of breath;

• ·         trouble breathing or swallowing; or

• ·         feeling like you might pass out.

Common zolpidem side effects may include:

• ·         daytime drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, feeling "drugged"   

                 or light-headed;

• ·         tired feeling, loss of coordination;

• ·         stuffy nose, dry mouth, nose or throat irritation;

• ·         nausea, constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach; or

• ·         headache, muscle pain.

Appearance: White or almost white, hygroscopic, crystalline powder. 



Molecular Formula: C₄₂H₄₈N₆O₈


Molecular Weight‎: 307.397 g/mol



Molecular Structure: