Definition of Tranquilliser
1. Noun. A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity.
Exact synonyms: Antianxiety Agent,
Ataractic,
Ataractic Agent,
Ataractic Drug,
Tranquilizer,
TranquillizerSpecialized synonyms: Antipsychotic,
Antipsychotic Agent,
Antipsychotic Drug,
Major Tranquilizer,
Major Tranquilliser,
Major Tranquillizer,
Neuroleptic,
Neuroleptic Agent,
Neuroleptic Drug,
Antianxiety Drug,
Anxiolytic,
Anxiolytic Drug,
Minor Tranquilizer,
Minor Tranquilliser,
Minor TranquillizerGeneric synonyms: Psychotropic Agent,
Sedative-hypnotic,
Sedative-hypnotic DrugDerivative terms: Ataractic,
Tranquilize,
Tranquilize,
Tranquillise,
Tranquillize
Medical Definition of Tranquilliser
1.
A medication with a calming, soothing effect that relieves anxiety.
Most sedatives can also promote sleep. Overdosage of a sedative medication can lead to dangerous respiratory depression (slowed breathing). A large group of medications with sedative effects are the benzodiazepines.
The first tranquilliser librium (chlordiazepoxidehydrochloride) was developed by the Hoffman-la Roche in 1958. The word tranquillise entered the english language much earlier (1623), and was derived from the latin tranquillus via the french tranquille meaning calm.
Examples include: diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, alprazolam, clonazepam, temazepam, lorazepam, flurazepam, oxazepam, clorazepate and triazolam.
(04 Jul 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tranquilliser
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