Definition of Sedative. Meaning of Sedative. Synonyms of Sedative

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Definition of Sedative

Sedative
Sedative Sed"a*tive, n. (Med.) A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.

Meaning of Sedative from wikipedia

- A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. They are CNS depressants and interact with brain...
- insomnia (sleeplessness). This group of drugs is related to sedatives. Whereas the term sedative describes drugs that serve to calm or relieve anxiety, the...
- Methaqualone is a hypnotic sedative. It was sold under the brand names Quaalude (/ˈkweɪluːd/ KWAY-lood) and Sopor among others, which contained 300 mg...
- of Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic Harmful pattern of use of Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence Sedative, hypnotic...
- Substances that may cause this toxidrome are opioids. The symptoms of sedative/hypnotic toxidrome include ataxia, blurred vision, coma, confusion, delirium...
- with a hypodermic needle and filled with a sedative, vaccine, or antibiotic. A dart gun containing a sedative is called a tranquillizer gun (also spelled...
- neurological condition which results from repeated withdrawal episodes from sedative–hypnotic drugs such as alcohol and benzodiazepines. Each withdrawal leads...
- effects. They have been used recreationally for their anti-anxiety and sedative effects, and are thus controlled in most countries due to the risks ****ociated...
- is a geminal diol with the formula Cl3C−CH(OH)2. It was first used as a sedative and hypnotic in Germany in the 1870s. Over time it was replaced by safer...
- the thought of being sick. Many beneficial effects of lorazepam (e.g., sedative, muscle relaxant, anti-anxiety, and amnesic effects) may become adverse...