Novel zolpidem formulations

Drugs Today (Barc). 2009 May;45(5):395-400. doi: 10.1358/dot.2009.45.5.1370457.

Abstract

Zolpidem is currently the global market leader in the hypnotic arena. Recently several novel zolpidem formulations have been launched in the U.S. or are in the preregistration development phase. These comprise an extended-release form, two types of sublingual formulations and an oral spray. The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of these formulations are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Administration, Sublingual
  • Aerosols
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Dosage Forms
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / pharmacokinetics*
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / pharmacology*
  • Pyridines / administration & dosage
  • Pyridines / pharmacokinetics*
  • Pyridines / pharmacology*
  • Zolpidem

Substances

  • Aerosols
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Dosage Forms
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Pyridines
  • Zolpidem