| Metabolite |
Zolpidem COOH |
| Chemical Formula |
C₁₉H₁₉N₃O₃ |
| Molecular Weight |
337.37 |
| Information |
Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic sold under the trade names Ambien®, Stilnox® and Edluar® for the treatment of insomnia.
Zolpidem Phenyl-4-carboxylic acid is the major urinary metabolite of zolpidem, accounting for 51% of an administered dose. Literature references indicate the metabolite can be found in urine for 2-3 days following ingestion of a single therapeutic dose of zolpidem.1 Zolpidem, marketed as Ambien or Stilnox, is a nonbenzodiazepine used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. |