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Drug that reduces excitement without inducing sleep
A sedative, or tranquilizer, is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. They are central nervous system (CNS) depressants
Sedative
Drug whose use induces sleep
fibromyalgia as well. This group of drugs is related to sedatives. Whereas the term sedative describes drugs that serve to calm or relieve anxiety, the
Hypnotic
Benzodiazepine medication
carbamazepine, sedative antihistamines, opiates, antipsychotics, and alcohol, when taken with lorazepam may result in enhanced sedative effects. Signs
Lorazepam
Obsolete sedative–hypnotic drug
Methaqualone is a sedative-hypnotic medication that was widely prescribed during the mid-20th century. It was marketed under various brand names, including
Methaqualone
of sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic Harmful pattern of use of sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence Sedative, hypnotic
List_of_mental_disorders
Antihistamine medication
sold under the brand name Benadryl among others, is an antihistamine and sedative. Although generally considered sedating, diphenhydramine can cause paradoxical
Diphenhydramine
Class of depressant drugs derived from barbituric acid
effects. They have been used recreationally for their anti-anxiety and sedative effects, and are thus controlled in most countries due to the risks associated
Barbiturate
Medical condition
neurological condition which results from repeated withdrawal episodes from sedative–hypnotic drugs such as alcohol and benzodiazepines. Each withdrawal leads
Kindling (sedative–hypnotic withdrawal)
Kindling_(sedative–hypnotic_withdrawal)
Non-lethal gun used to paralyze animals
with a hypodermic needle and filled with a sedative, vaccine or antibiotic. A dart gun containing a sedative is called a tranquillizer gun (also spelled
Dart_gun
Species of plant
the Lactuca (lettuce) genus, often ingested for its mild analgesic and sedative effects. It is related to common lettuce (L. sativa), and is often called
Lactuca_virosa
Australian band
Sedative is an Australian deathcore band from Perth, formed in 2021. The band currently consists of vocalist Matthew Daly (Blanche Dubrah),guitarists Benjamin
Sedative_(band)
Syndrome caused by a dangerous level of a toxin
Substances that may cause this toxidrome are opioids. The symptoms of sedative/hypnotic toxidrome include ataxia, blurred vision, coma, confusion, delirium
Toxidrome
Medical condition
tolerance reported that "tolerance develops relatively quickly for the sedative and anticonvulsant actions of benzodiazepines, whereas tolerance to anxiolytic
Benzodiazepine_dependence
Chemical sedative and hypnotic drug
is a geminal diol with the formula Cl3C−CH(OH)2. It was first used as a sedative and hypnotic in Germany in the 1870s. Over time it was replaced by safer
Chloral_hydrate
sedative and hypnotic drug methaqualone. Methaqualone itself was invented in the 1950s as an alternative to the older barbiturate class of sedatives.
List of methaqualone analogues
List_of_methaqualone_analogues
American singer-songwriter (born 1948)
that she might relapse, she visited a psychiatrist, who prescribed the sedative Klonopin to help her remain free from cocaine. In late 1985, Fleetwood
Stevie_Nicks
German philosopher (1844–1900)
while staying in Nice, he was writing out his own prescriptions for the sedative chloral hydrate, signing them "Dr. Nietzsche". He turned away from the
Friedrich_Nietzsche
disorder NOS 304.10 Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic dependence 305.40 Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic abuse 292.89 Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic
List of mental disorders in the DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR
List_of_mental_disorders_in_the_DSM-IV_and_DSM-IV-TR
Class of CNS depressant drugs
neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at the GABAA receptor, resulting in sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant,
Benzodiazepine
Sedative-hypnotic drug
Ethchlorvynol is a GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulator with hypnotic and sedative properties, first developed by Pfizer in the 1950s. In the United States
Ethchlorvynol
American singer and actor (1935–1977)
eight months of 1977 alone, he had [prescribed] more than 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines, and narcotics: all in Elvis' name." Nichopoulos' license
Elvis_Presley
Alcoholic drink created for sharing
began to treat afflicted soldiers with large doses of a sedative called sodium amytal. The sedative would induce a deep sleep lasting up to three weeks.
Jungle_juice
2026 film by Nia DaCosta
sacrifice to Old Nick, claiming that Satan is his father. Running low on sedatives, Kelson prepares to euthanise Samson, but is overjoyed when Samson says
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Temple
Triazolobenzodiazepine class medication
generally only used as a sedative to treat severe insomnia. In addition to the hypnotic properties, triazolam's amnesic, anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant,
Triazolam
Anxiolytic, sedative, and pain medication
adults may reduce time to extubation and ICU stay. Compared with other sedatives, some studies suggest dexmedetomidine may be associated with less delirium
Dexmedetomidine
Benzodiazepine sedative
effects of alcohol, other hypnotics/sedatives (e.g., barbiturates), other muscle relaxants, certain antidepressants, sedative antihistamines, opioids, and antipsychotics
Diazepam
Sedative/Hypnotic medication for alcohol withdrawal
Clomethiazole (also called chlormethiazole) is a sedative and hypnotic originally developed by Hoffmann-La Roche in the 1930s. The drug is typically used
Clomethiazole
Pharmaceutical compound
also known as 5-phenyl-3-methylpyrazole, is a sedative drug and arylpyrazole derivative. It produces sedative, hypnotic, hypolocomotive, antiaggressive,
Phemerazole
Benzodiazepine medication
temazepam, and has moderate amnesic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties compared to other benzodiazepines
Oxazepam
Category of drug
an agonist for one or more of the GABA receptors, producing typically sedative effects, and may also cause other effects such as anxiolytic, anticonvulsant
GABA_receptor_agonist
Alpha-adrenergic agonist
Kapvay, among others, is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, hypotensive, sedative and anxiolytic drug used to treat high blood pressure, attention deficit
Clonidine
Sedative and anxiolytic medication
a drug that possesses sedative and anxiolytic properties. Marketed as Tacitin by Ciba-Geigy, it is different from most sedative drugs because in most
Benzoctamine
Chemical compound
Medetomidine is a veterinary anesthetic medication with potent sedative effects. As of December 2025[update], it is an emerging illicit drug adulterant
Medetomidine
Chemical compound
has neuroprotective and anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, antinociceptive and sedative / hypnotic effects in animal models. Pilot human clinical trials in the
HA-966
Medical intervention
assessment, determine any contraindications to PSA, choose the most appropriate sedative agent, and monitor the patient for potential complications both during
Procedural sedation and analgesia
Procedural_sedation_and_analgesia
Veterinary anesthetic, sedative and analgesic
antihypertensive effects before being discontinued and marketed as a veterinary sedative. Xylazine’s mechanism of action was discovered in 1981, which led to the
Xylazine
Medication used to treat insomnia
Zaleplon, sold under the brand name Sonata among others, is a sedative and hypnotic which is used to treat insomnia. It is a nonbenzodiazepine or Z-drug
Zaleplon
Singaporean serial sex offender
court for an offence of having molested a woman after drugging her with a sedative. He was sentenced to six years' imprisonment, and was released in March
Azuar_Ahamad
Mixture of different psychoactive drugs
different ketamine is from cocaine. Cocaine is a stimulant and ketamine is a sedative-hallucinogenic anesthetic. It does not mix well with alcohol. The effects
Tusi_(drug)
Benzodiazepine medication
Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride, sold under the brand name Librium, is a sedative and hypnotic medication of the benzodiazepine class. It is used to treat
Chlordiazepoxide
British serial rapist (born 1957)
suggest she drink a glass of champagne with him, which he had drugged with sedatives. After the drugs had taken effect, he would rape or sexually assault her
John_Worboys
Obsolete sedative-hypnotic
anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic properties. In the United Kingdom, it was known as quinalbarbitone. Secobarbital is considered to be an obsolete sedative-hypnotic
Secobarbital
Antipsychotic medication
as an antipsychotic, but is now almost exclusively used on animals as a sedative and antiemetic. A closely related analogue, chlorpromazine, is still used
Acepromazine
Sleep medication
overdose. Zolpidem is a nonbenzodiazepine, or Z-drug, which acts as a sedative and hypnotic as a positive allosteric modulator at the GABAA receptor.
Zolpidem
Medical condition
differential diagnosis should include intoxication by other substances with sedative effects, such as benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants (carbamazepine), alcohols
Barbiturate_overdose
Class of drugs
Many GABA analogues are used as drugs, especially as anticonvulsants, sedatives, and anxiolytics. Butyric acid (butanoic acid) – histone deacetylase inhibitor
GABA_analogue
Disorder causing trouble with sleeping
excessive alcohol intake Use of or withdrawal from alcohol and other sedatives, such as anti-anxiety and sleep drugs like benzodiazepines Use of or withdrawal
Insomnia
Chemical compound
CL-218,872 is a sedative and hypnotic drug used in scientific research. It has similar effects to sedative-hypnotic benzodiazepine drugs such as triazolam
CL-218,872
American UFO religion (1974–1997)
began on March 22–23 in three waves. Members took lethal doses of the sedative drug phenobarbital mixed into apple sauce or pudding. They also consumed
Heaven's Gate (religious group)
Heaven's_Gate_(religious_group)
Nucleus of the anterior hypothalamus
due to an imbalance of input to arousal system and VLPO neurons. Many sedative/hypnotic drugs act by binding to and potentiating GABA-A receptors. These
Ventrolateral preoptic nucleus
Ventrolateral_preoptic_nucleus
Birth defects linked to thalidomide use
trouble sleeping, tension, and morning sickness. It was introduced as a sedative and medication for morning sickness without having been tested on pregnant
Thalidomide_scandal
Species of tree
antispasmodic (reduces smooth muscle spasm along the digestive tract), and sedative.[medical citation needed] The flowers were added to baths to quell hysteria
Tilia_americana
Experimental psychiatric drug
modulator with a wider separation between antidepressant-like activity and sedative effects in preclinical research than related drugs like zuranolone. It
PRAX-114
Benzodiazepine derivative medication
derivatives, it has amnesic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and sedative properties. However, it is used primarily in the treatment of anxiety disorders
Nordazepam
Benzodiazepine
benzodiazepine medication. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is licensed and marketed for
Loprazolam
Antihistamine drug
tract.[better source needed] Use of hydroxyzine for premedication as a sedative has no effects on tropane alkaloids, such as atropine, but may, following
Hydroxyzine
Group of chemical compounds
bioactive. They are responsible for the psychoactive, analgesic, euphoric and sedative effects of kava. Kava extract interacts with many pharmaceuticals and herbal
Kavalactone
Chemical compound
Marcen, Sedatival, Sedotime, Solatran and Unakalm) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal
Ketazolam
Medical history of American celebrity
become dependent on prescription drugs, mainly painkillers and strong sedatives. The drug use was later linked to second- and third-degree burns he had
Health and appearance of Michael Jackson
Health_and_appearance_of_Michael_Jackson
Chemical compound
solvents. It reacts with water to form chloral hydrate, a once widely used sedative and hypnotic substance. Chloral was first prepared, and named, by the German
Chloral
Drink laced with drugs
and murderers at drinking establishments who lace alcoholic drinks with sedative drugs. The "Mickey Finn" is most likely named after the manager and bartender
Mickey_Finn_(drugs)
Gabapentinoid and skeletal muscle relaxant
effects and safety profile associated with baclofen when it is combined with sedative drugs (for example alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines) range depending
Baclofen
Reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs
Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure
Sedation
Unsolved 2007 missing-person case
wrote that she was concerned the abductor might have given the children sedatives. According to the PJ files, Kate had asked them to take samples, three
Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Disappearance_of_Madeleine_McCann
Chemical compound
benzodiazepine receptors and was shown in 1984 to possess both anxiolytic and sedative properties in humans but was never marketed. The initial doses of premazepam
Premazepam
Ionic compound (KBr)
Potassium bromide (KBr) is a salt, widely used as an anticonvulsant and a sedative in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with over-the-counter use extending
Potassium_bromide
Loss of awareness of self and environment
activity of the central nervous system (e.g., alcohol and other hypnotic or sedative drugs), severe fatigue, pain, anaesthesia, and other causes. Loss of consciousness
Unconsciousness
Class of psychoactive drugs
drugs begin with the letter "z"), are a class of psychoactive, depressant, sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic drugs that are benzodiazepine-like in uses, such
Nonbenzodiazepine
2009 death of American singer
resuscitation (CPR) and administering flumazenil, a drug used to counteract sedative overdose, after which he called for help from staff present in the house
Death_of_Michael_Jackson
Chemical compound
half-life) fluorinated analogue of temazepam that has powerful hypnotic, sedative, amnesiac, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and skeletal muscle relaxant properties
Flutemazepam
Finnish pharmaceutical company
intensive care sedative Dexdomitor dexmedetomidine animal sedative Domitor medetomidine animal sedative Domosedan detomidine animal sedative Antisedan atipamezole
Orion Corporation (Finnish company)
Orion_Corporation_(Finnish_company)
General anesthesia method
expensive cost of preparation and maintenance. The doses for intravenous sedative-hypnotic and adjuvant agents vary individually. Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic
Total_intravenous_anaesthesia
Short-acting barbiturate
(British and Australian) is a short-acting barbiturate typically used as a sedative, a preanesthetic, and to control convulsions in emergencies. It can also
Pentobarbital
Medical condition
(1995) study found oxazepam less toxic and less sedative, and temazepam more toxic and more sedative, than most benzodiazepines in overdose. Following
Benzodiazepine_overdose
Benzodiazepine sedative
short-term relief from severe, disabling anxiety and insomnia. It also has sedative (calming) properties, as well as amnestic (inducing forgetfulness), anticonvulsant
Nitrazepam
Chemical compound
effects, with sedative and muscle relaxant effects only appearing at higher doses. It produces little ataxia or potentiation of other sedatives such as ethanol
Y-23684
Chemical compound
also found in dandelion coffee. It has been shown to have analgesic and sedative properties, which are speculated to occur via modulation of the GABAA receptor
Lactucin
Triazolobenzodiazepine
is the bromo instead of chloro analogue of alprazolam and has similar sedative and anxiolytic effects to it and other benzodiazepines. Bromazolam is a
Bromazolam
Craft toy
shipped toys, used a cheap chemical that was a pharmacologically active sedative prodrug instead of the safer chemical specified by the designers, resulting
Bindeez
Herbal tea made out of poppy straw or poppy seeds
narcotic effect, and in small amounts for analgesic, anti-diarrheal, and sedative effects. It has also been known to be used as a method of relieving withdrawal
Poppy_tea
Psychoactive fluid secreted by lettuce
from the base of the stems. It is known as lettuce opium because of its sedative and analgesic properties. It has also been reported to promote a mild sensation
Lactucarium
Benzodiazepine drug
anxiolytic effects, yet without any notable sedative or amnestic effects. In fact, imidazenil blocks the sedative effects of diazepam, yet without lowering
Imidazenil
Antidopaminergic drug
nausea) and as an antipsychotic. Droperidol is also often used as a rapid sedative in intensive-care treatment, and where "agitation aggression or violent
Droperidol
Chemical compound
Saripidem is a sedative and anxiolytic drug in the imidazopyridine family, which is related to the better known drugs zolpidem and alpidem. Saripidem has
Saripidem
Chemical compound
allylisopropylacetylurea or allylisopropylacetylcarbamide, is a hypnotic/sedative drug of the ureide (acylurea) group synthesized in 1926 by Hoffmann-La
Apronal
German physician
suspicion. Josef von Mering helped to discover barbiturates, a class of sedative drugs used for insomnia, epilepsy, anxiety, and anesthesia. In 1903, he
Joseph_von_Mering
Thienotriazolodiazepine drug
is a sedative–hypnotic thienotriazolodiazepine drug, which is a benzodiazepine analog. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, and
Brotizolam
Topics referred to by the same term
bromide, an anticonvulsant and sedative (most pharmacologic information is here). Sodium bromide, an anticonvulsant and sedative. In geography Bromide, Oklahoma
Bromide_(disambiguation)
antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, and bruxism. Buspirone is not effective as a sedative–hypnotic or muscle relaxant and does not have anticonvulsant properties
Buspirone
Spice Effect Aniseed anti-spasmodic, expectorant, sedative Caraway diuretic, anti-spasmodic, galactagogue Cardamom antiseptic Cilantro antibacterial, anti-inflammatory
Spice_use_in_antiquity
Hypnotic medication
positive allosteric modulation at GABAA neurons. Zopiclone is considered a sedative and CNS depressant. After prolonged use, the body can become accustomed
Zopiclone
Effect of drug opposite to expectation
it to act as a sedative, and for this reason it is also used to treat insomnia. Diphenhydramine is also used off-label for its sedative properties, particularly
Paradoxical_reaction
Chemical compound
Lactucopicrin (Intybin) is a bitter substance that has a sedative and analgesic effect, acting on the central nervous system. It is a sesquiterpene lactone
Lactucopicrin
Chemical compound
Pazinaclone (DN-2327) is a sedative and anxiolytic drug in the cyclopyrrolone family of drugs. Some other cyclopyrrolone drugs include zopiclone and eszopiclone
Pazinaclone
Chemical compound
derivative and α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a large animal sedative, primarily used in horses. It is usually available as the salt detomidine
Detomidine
Chemical compound
anticonvulsant drug. At therapeutic doses, it does not produce significant sedative effects. Carisbamate De Salva S, Evans R (July 1960). "Anticonvulsive character
Styramate
Medication used to treat insomnia
to other sleep aids including benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, antihistamines, sedative antidepressants (e.g., trazodone, doxepin, amitriptyline, mirtazapine)
Daridorexant
Mental condition attributed to substance intoxication
F13.5 sedatives/hypnotics (barbiturates; benzodiazepines): It is also important to this topic to understand the paradoxical effects of some sedative drugs
Substance-induced_psychosis
Allergy medication
antagonist (antihistamine) with anticholinergic properties (drying) and sedative side effects. Like all first-generation antihistamines, it is sedating
Clemastine
Miles Laboratories sedative patent medicine (1884–ca.1970)
Nervine was a patent medicine tonic with sedative effects introduced in 1884 by Dr. Miles Medical Company (later Miles Laboratories which was absorbed
Nervine
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Bredon in Worcestershire or from Breedon on the Hill in Leicestershire, both of which are named from an unattested Celtic word brez ‘hill’ + the tautologous addition of Old English dūn.Americanized form of German Breden.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Good Person
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, English, Polish
Weapon; Derived from Medieval Male Form of Matthew; Domain Belonging to Maccius; Gift of God
Male
Greek
(Γάννη) Variant spelling of Greek Yianni, YANNI means "God is gracious." Compare with another form of Yanni.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Uddunath | உதà¯à®¤à¯à®¨à®¾à®¤
Lord of stars
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Throughout the Ages - Reference to Time
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Wish desire
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Knowledge
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Concentration
Girl/Female
Indian
Dew, Generosity, Liberality
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n.
A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.
n.
Any plant of the genus Digitalis. The common English foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a handsome perennial or biennial plant, whose leaves are used as a powerful medicine, both as a sedative and diuretic. See Digitalis.
a.
Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize
n.
A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant.
n.
A genus of tropical apocynaceous shrubs having singularly twisted flowers. One species (Strophanthus hispidus) is used medicinally as a cardiac sedative and stimulant.
n.
A tough, white, aromatic resin, or gum, obtained from different species of the Laurus family, esp. from Cinnamomum camphara (the Laurus camphara of Linnaeus.). Camphor, C10H16O, is volatile and fragrant, and is used in medicine as a diaphoretic, a stimulant, or sedative.
a.
Tending to allay venereal excitement or desire; sedative.
a.
allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.