1 any change in tone or pitch of the voice; modulation: to signal a question by a rising inflection. 2  a change of a curve or arc from convex to concave or the reverse. 3  Gram.
Ambien is the brand name for zolpidem, a drug that's used to treat insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult for you to go to sleep, stay asleep, or both. Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. They work by slowing the activity in your brain, which allows for a state of sleep. Sanofi-Aventis makes Ambien, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1992. Several companies make generic zolpidem, which became available in 2007.
Zolpidem (Ambien) Zolpidem (Ambien), an imidazopyridine, is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for insomnia. It is highly effective for the treatment of insomnia on a short-term basis. Zolpidem is a hypnotic agent with a chemical structure unrelated to benzodiazepines. Efficacy & Benefits.