sedative-hypnotic Synonyms
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sedative-hypnotic Meaning
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sedative-hypnotic (n)
a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
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a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
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Sedative-hypnotics are medications that induce relaxation and drowsiness.
Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics are common sedative-hypnotics.
The sedative-hypnotic effect of these medications is due to their interaction with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain.
Sedative-hypnotics can be used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
