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zolpidem

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈzoʊl.pɪˌdɛm/

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, medicine, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, pharmacology, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Ambien, Stilnox

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 唑吡坦 (zuòbǐtǎn) — type of sedative
  • Spanish: zolpidén — type of sedative