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zolpidem tartrate

Zolpidem Tartrate is a gamma-aminobutyric acid a receptor positive modulator used to treat Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator · by Yung Shin Pharm

Generic of Ambien

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Zolpidem Tartrate
Form
Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Strength
Zolpidem Tartrate 10MG · Zolpidem Tartrate 5MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
Manufacturer
Yung Shin Pharm
Half-life
about 2.5 hours (mean 2.5-2.6 hours; range roughly 1.4 to 4.5 hours) in healthy adults (how long it stays in your system)
What the pharmacy pays
~$1.04 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
ANDA077990
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

How long does Zolpidem Tartrate stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of zolpidem tartrate is about 2.5 hours (mean 2.5-2.6 hours; range roughly 1.4 to 4.5 hours) in healthy adults — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. All zolpidem metabolites are inactive, so no active metabolite extends its effect; however, the half-life is much longer in people with liver cirrhosis (about 10 hours, up to ~26) and modestly longer in adults over 70, so it varies by population.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE tablet, film coated — DailyMed (Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics).

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Tablet and Tablet, extended release

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Zolpidem Tartrate treat?
Zolpidem Tartrate (Zolpidem Tartrate) may be used to treat sleep initiation and maintenance disorders, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How much does Zolpidem Tartrate cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.04 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
Is there a coupon or discount for Zolpidem Tartrate?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Zolpidem Tartrate. To pay less, Zolpidem Tartrate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Zolpidem Tartrate?
Zolpidem Tartrate is marketed by Yung Shin Pharm. You can see Yung Shin Pharm's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Zolpidem Tartrate a brand-name or generic drug?
Zolpidem Tartrate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Zolpidem Tartrate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Zolpidem Tartrate available over the counter?
No. Zolpidem Tartrate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Zolpidem Tartrate come in?
Zolpidem Tartrate is currently marketed as tablet and tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Zolpidem Tartrate?
Zolpidem Tartrate is classified as gamma-aminobutyric acid a receptor positive modulator, gamma-aminobutyric acid-ergic agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Zolpidem Tartrate FDA-registered?
Zolpidem Tartrate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA077990. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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