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anxiolytic::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | antianxiety drug, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer |
| Type of | ataractic drug, ataractic, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer, ataractic agent, antianxiety agent |
| Has types | flurazepam, flurazepam hydrochloride, hydroxyzine, hydroxyzine hydrochloride, meprin, meprobamate, miltown, oxazepam, perphenazine, serax, triavil, vistaril, atarax, benzodiazepine, buspar, buspirone, dalmane, equanil |
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Type 2 patients use alcohol as self-medication because of its anxiolytic effects.
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Tolerance to the anxiolytic effect of benzodiazepines has been clearly demonstrated in rats.
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The first reason people consume booze is to relax, taking advantage of its anxiolytic properties.
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Some authors, however, disagree and feel that benzodiazepines retain their anxiolytic properties.
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Anxiolytic refers specifically to the effect upon anxiety.
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Experiments in mice support its use as an anxiolytic.
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The inhibitory effect of the available GABA is potentiated, leading to sedatory and anxiolytic effects.
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Identification of a low-molecular weight TrkB antagonist with anxiolytic and antidepressant activity in mice.
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Cellular mechanisms underlying the anxiolytic effect of low doses of peripheral Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol in rats.
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- Minor tranquilizer: a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
- Anxiety relieving
- An anxiolytic (also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a drug used for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Anxiolytics have been shown to be useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
- (anxiolytics) drugs that relieve anxiety
- (Anxiolytics) (tranquilizers), such as Librium and Valium, are used to reduce anxiety, tension, and in some cases agoraphobia (Xanax). These drugs can be addictive and should not be combined with alcohol. (see Psychoactive Drugs)
- (Anxiolytics) The antianxiety substances include the benzodiazepines, the carbamate (e.g. glutethimide, meprobamate). The non benzodiazepine antianxiety agents (e.g. buspirone, gepirone) are not included in the class.
- (Anxiolysis) Reduction of anxiety utilizing a pharmacologic agent such as a Benzodiazepine or nitrous oxide.
- (anxiolysis) The diminution or elimination of anxiety.
- A mild sedative used for relief of anxiety.
