"sedative-hypnotic drug" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: depressant, downer, sedative, sedative drug - a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
subtypes:
- barbiturate - organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
- ethchlorvynol, placidyl - a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)
- methaqualone, quaalude - sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse
- thalidomide - a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
- antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer - a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
same as: sedative-hypnotic