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|Short definition=CNS depressor - type of drug that slows down brain activity, which causes muscles to relax and calms and calms a person down. CNS depressants are used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures. | |Short definition=CNS depressor - type of drug that slows down brain activity, which causes muscles to relax and calms and calms a person down. CNS depressants are used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures. | ||
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|Specialty=Oncology | |||
|Language=English | |||
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CNS depressor - type of drug that slows down brain activity, which causes muscles to relax and calms and calms a person down. CNS depressants are used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures. They can also be used to relieve anxiety and tension before surgery. Examples of CNS depressants include benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and certain sleeping pills. CNS depressants are sometimes referred to as tranquilizers or tranquilizers. Also known as a central nervous system depressant {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:27, 8 January 2023
| CNS depressor | |
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| Term | CNS depressor |
| Short definition | CNS depressor - type of drug that slows down brain activity, which causes muscles to relax and calms and calms a person down. CNS depressants are used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
CNS depressor - type of drug that slows down brain activity, which causes muscles to relax and calms and calms a person down. CNS depressants are used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, panic attacks, and seizures. They can also be used to relieve anxiety and tension before surgery. Examples of CNS depressants include benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and certain sleeping pills. CNS depressants are sometimes referred to as tranquilizers or tranquilizers. Also known as a central nervous system depressant
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