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.
Ambien, the brand name for the drug zolpidem, slows down brain activity; therefore, doctors prescribe Ambien for the short-term treatment of insomnia.Some patients, including those with liver problems, should not take Ambien as it can damage liver cells, thereby contributing to liver problems.mbien, the brand name for the drug zolpidem, slows down brain activity; therefore, doctors prescribe Ambien for the short-term treatment of insomnia.