ataractic drug

noun

Meaning

A medication designed to reduce anxiety and induce a state of calm without significantly impairing mental alertness.

Examples

Modern medicine has largely replaced the term ataractic drug with the more common classification of anxiolytic.
Clinical trials evaluated the efficacy of the new ataractic drug in reducing physical manifestations of stress.

Synonyms: sedative, tranquilizer, anxiolytic, psychotropic

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ataractic drug

noun

Pronunciation: ˌætəˈræktɪk drʌɡ

Definition

A medication designed to reduce anxiety and induce a state of calm without significantly impairing mental alertness.

Examples

Modern medicine has largely replaced the term ataractic drug with the more common classification of anxiolytic.
Clinical trials evaluated the efficacy of the new ataractic drug in reducing physical manifestations of stress.
Patients taking an ataractic drug should avoid consuming alcohol to prevent dangerous interactions.

Synonyms of ataractic drug

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