sedativo

Definitions of sedativo
  1. noun
    a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
    synonyms: ansiolítico, calmante, sedante
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    hidrato de cloral
    a colorless crystalline drug used as a sedative; irritates the stomach and can be addictive
    barbitúrico
    organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
    talidomida
    a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
    ataráxico, tranquilizante
    a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
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    medicamento, medicina
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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