Ingredient

Zolpidem Tartrate

Zolpidem tartrate is a hypnotic sedative ingredient used to treat insomnia.

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MFDS ingredient code M088392

What does it do?

Zolpidem tartrate is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic sedative that acts similarly to benzodiazepines. It is mainly used to initiate and maintain sleep in patients with insomnia. It works by acting on specific receptors in the nervous system to aid sleep.

Zolpidem tartrate binds to GABA receptors in the brain, inhibiting neural activity. This results in sedation of the brain and relaxation of tension, making it easier to fall asleep. It helps improve the quality of sleep.

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Good to know

Unlike benzodiazepines, Zolpidem tartrate selectively acts on specific subtypes of GABA receptors, which results in relatively fewer side effects and a rapid onset of action. This makes it suitable for short-term treatment of insomnia.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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