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sedative-hypnotic [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacodynamics
DEF

A chemically heterogeneous group of substances which cause depression of the functions of the brain and other parts of the central nervous system.

CONT

They include beverage alcohol, and most sleeping pills/sedatives, the most important of which are the benzodiazepines and barbiturates... Depending on the size of the doze, the effects produced by most sedative-hypnotics range from mild sedation and hypnosis to general anesthesia...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacodynamie
DEF

Médicament provoquant une légère dépression du système nerveux central, maintenant le malade éveillé, mais relativement plus calme.

CONT

Les sédatifs hypnotiques non barbituriques agissent par un mécanisme d'action semblable à celui des barbituriques; ils gênent la propagation de l'influx nerveux au sein de la formation réticulée. (Ils) ont un effet semblable à celui des barbituriques [...]

Spanish

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