Ambien 5mg, also known by its generic name zolpidem, is a widely prescribed medication for the treatment of insomnia, a common sleep disorder. This sedative-hypnotic belongs to the class of drugs known as non-benzodiazepines, specifically targeting the central nervous system to induce sleep. The active ingredient, zolpidem, acts on the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), enhancing its inhibitory effects.