calmant

Definitions of calmant
  1. noun
    a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
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    types:
    somnifère
    organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
    tranquillisant
    a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
    type of:
    médicament, médication
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
  2. noun
    a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
    synonyms: tranquillisant
  3. noun
    a medicine used to relieve pain
    synonyms: analgésique, cachet
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    types:
    aspirine
    the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
    morphine
    an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
    type of:
    médicament, médication
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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