If a medication label reads "Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)5 mg tablets,Searle," the medication's generic name is:
A)Ambien.
B)Searle.
C)zolpidem tartrate.
D)tablets.

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The generic name of the medication is always listed after the brand name in parentheses. In this case, the generic name is zolpidem tartrate. Ambien is the brand name and Searle is the manufacturer. Tablets simply refers to the form of the medication.

If a Medication Label Reads "Ambien (Zolpidem Tartrate)5 Mg Tablets,Searle