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Definition of Zolpidem
1. Noun. A certain fast-acting hypnotic (sleep-inducing drug) used for the short-term treatment of insomnia, and marketed under several different trade names. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Zolpidem
1. A sedative/hypnotic drug useful for treating anxiety and resembling benzodiazepines in its pharmacology but differing somewhat in chemical structure. Unlike benzodiazepines, zolpidem lacks prominent anticonvulsant properties, and less tolerance may develop with its use. (05 Mar 2000)