Sedatives

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Sedatives
TermSedatives
Short definitiona group of drugs that have a calming effect; used to treat anxiety and pain, bring on sleep, and help relax a person before surgery
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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Sedatives (definition) a group of drugs that have a calming effect; used to treat anxiety and pain, bring on sleep, and help relax a person before surgery

==Sedatives (overview)==