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Definition of Sedative-hypnotic
1. Noun. A sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep.
Specialized synonyms: Barbiturate, Ethchlorvynol, Placidyl, Methaqualone, Quaalude, Thalidomide, Antianxiety Agent, Ataractic, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Generic synonyms: Depressant, Downer, Sedative, Sedative Drug
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sedative-hypnotic
Literary usage of Sedative-hypnotic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Technologies for Understanding and Preventing Substance Abuse and Addiction by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Alcohol differs from sedative-hypnotic compounds in that it is used ... Depending on
the dose, any sedative hypnotic compound may be classified as a ..."
2. Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing: With Illustrations by Oscar Walter Bethea (1917)
"Some methods of prescribing are shown in the following: As a sedative, hypnotic
... As a sedative, hypnotic, etc. ..."
3. Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing: With Illustrations by Oscar Walter Bethea (1917)
"Some methods of prescribing are shown in the following: As a sedative, hypnotic,
etc. ... As a sedative, hypnotic, etc. ..."
4. Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Coexisting Mental Illness and by Richard Ries (1996)
"Depressants Cessation of chronic use of sedative-hypnotics, such as alcohol and
the benzodiazepines, can cause an acute sedative-hypnotic withdrawal. ..."
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