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A drug that calms a patient down, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Often used prior to procedures such as a MRI or CT scan.
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| sedative |
Calms the nerves, allays excitement, induces relaxation, and is conducive to sleep.
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Sedatives commonly function to induce reversible depression of the central nervous system. Examples of this class are phenobarbital, secobarbital sodium, and pentobarbital.
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A drug which depresses the activity of the central nervous system, thus having a calming effect. Examples are barbiturates and choral hydrate.
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| sedative |
This is a substance that has a calming, quieting effect, and quiets nervous excitement.
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