Definition of Placidyl

1. Noun. A mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl).

Exact synonyms: Ethchlorvynol
Generic synonyms: Sedative-hypnotic, Sedative-hypnotic Drug
Language type: Trade Name

Lexicographical Neighbors of Placidyl

Pius X
Pius XI
Pius XII
Piute
Pixar
Pixie
Pixie-Bob
Pizarro
Pizza Face
Pizza Hut
Pkwy
Pl.
Pla protease
Placido Domingo
Placido da Costa's disk
Placidyl
Placuna
Placuna placenta
Plagianthus
Plagianthus betulinus
Plagianthus regius
Plain of Jars
Plains
Plains Apache
Plains Indian
Plains Miwok
Plaisir
Plameology
Planalto slaty antshrike
Planck

Literary usage of Placidyl

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Maintaining Budgetary Discipline: Spending and Revenue Options edited by Sherry Snyder (1999)
"Sedatives, such as methaqualone, Seconal, Tuinal, placidyl, barbiturates, sleeping pills, "downers" LD 1 .... LJ2 DR-4. As you read the following list of ..."

2. Federal Nutrition Programs: Hearing Before the Committee on Agriculture ...Medical (1998)
"... placidyl, Doriden, etc. • Amphetamines - Benzedrine, Dexedrine, methamphetamine, "speed," and related compounds such as Preludin, Ritalin, etc. ..."

3. Protecting Children in Substance-Abusing Families by Vickie Kropenske, Judy Howard (1995)
"... glutethimide (Doriden™), benzodiazepines (Valium,™ Librium,™ and Xanax™), and antianxiety medications such as placidyl™, Miltown,™ and Equanil. ..."

4. Treatment of Opiate Addiction Using Methadone: A Counselor's Manual by Michael J. McCann, Richard A. Rawson, Jeanne L. Obert (1995)
"... Fiornal, Tuinal), and sleeping pills such as placidyl, Doriden, quaaludes (no longer available in the US through prescription), and chloral hydrate. ..."

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