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.
If those donât do the trick and your insomnia isnât caused by an underlying condition, there are medications that can help. Lunesta and Ambien are two commonly prescribed drugs for short-term use for insomnia. Lunesta is a brand name for eszopiclone. Ambien is a brand name for zolpidem. Both of these medications belong to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. These medications are prescribed to people aged 18 years and older who have trouble sleeping.