Generic Name:

Zolpidem tartrate

Common Brands:

Ambien, Ambien CR, Intermezzo, Edluar

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic used to treat sleep problems called insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). It works by slowing down brain activity to allow sleep.

Forms:

• Ambien: 
  Immediate-release tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg
• Ambien CR: 
  Extended-release tablet: 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg
• Edluar: 
  Sublingual tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg
• Intermezzo: 
  Sublingual tablet: 1.75 mg, 3.5 mg
• Zolpimist:
  Oral spray: 5mg/spray

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic used to treat sleep problems called insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). It works by slowing down brain activity to allow sleep. 

Controlled Status:

Schedule IV controlled substance