#sedative-hypnotic_drug__sedative-hypnotic  a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
  supertype:  #sedative_drug__sedative__depressant__downer  a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
  subtype:  #barbiturate  organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
     subtype:  #amobarbital  a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic effects; used to relive insomnia and as an anticonvulsant
        subtype:  #amobarbital_sodium__amobarbitalsodium__blue__blue_angel__Amytal  the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic
     subtype:  #barbital__veronal__diethylbarbituric_acid__diethylbarbituricacid__diethylmalonylurea  a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
     subtype:  #mephobarbital__Mebaral  a long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy
     subtype:  #pentobarbital_sodium__pentobarbitalsodium__Nembutal__yellow_jacket  a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and anti-spasmodic
     subtype:  #secobarbital_sodium__secobarbital__Seconal__red_devil__reddevil  barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions
     subtype:  #sodium_thiopental__phenobarbital__phenobarbitone__Luminal__purple_heart  a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative
     subtype:  #thiopental_sodium__thiopental__thiopentobarbital_sodium__thiopentobarbitalsodium__Pentothal  barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
  subtype:  #ethchlorvynol__Placidyl  a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)
  subtype:  #methaqualone__Quaalude  sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse
  subtype:  #thalidomide  a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
  subtype:  #tranquilizer__tranquillizer__tranquilliser__antianxiety_agent__antianxietyagent__ataractic_drug__ataracticdrug__ataractic_agent__ataracticagent__ataractic  a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
     subtype:  #major_tranquilizer__majortranquilizer__major_tranquillizer__majortranquillizer__antipsychotic_drug__antipsychoticdrug__antipsychotic_agent__antipsychoticagent__antipsychotic__neuroleptic_drug__neurolepticdrug__neuroleptic_agent__neurolepticagent__neuroleptic  tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
        subtype:  #chlorpromazine__Thorazine  a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has anti-psychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer
        subtype:  #diphenylbutyl_piperidine__diphenylbutylpiperidine  a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia
           subtype:  #pimozide  the most commonly used diphenylbutyl piperidine
        subtype:  #fluphenazine  tranquilizer used to treat psychotic disorders
        subtype:  #haloperidol__haldol  tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome
        subtype:  #loxapine__Loxitane  a tranquilizer (trade name Loxitane) used to treat schizophrenia
        subtype:  #molindone__Moban  antipsychotic drug (trade name Moban) used in the treatment of schizophrenia
        subtype:  #prochlorperazine  antipsychotic and antiemetic drug used to treat schizophrenia and to combat nausea and vomiting
        subtype:  #thioridazine__Mellaril  a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
        subtype:  #thiothixene__Navane  a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia
        subtype:  #lithium_carbonate__lithiumcarbonate__Lithane__Lithonate__Eskalith  a white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder
     subtype:  #minor_tranquilizer__minortranquilizer__minor_tranquillizer__minortranquillizer__antianxiety_drug__antianxietydrug__anxiolytic__anxiolytic_drug  a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
        subtype:  #benzodiazepine  any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
           subtype:  #alprazolam__Xanax  an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class
           subtype:  #chlordiazepoxide__Librium__librium__Libritabs  a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
           subtype:  #diazepam__Valium  a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA
           subtype:  #estazolam__ProSom  a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom)
           subtype:  #lorazepam__Ativan  tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia
           subtype:  #midazolam__Versed  an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
           subtype:  #nitrazepam  a hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type
           subtype:  #temazepam__Restoril  a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night
           subtype:  #triazolam__Halcion  a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep
        subtype:  #buspirone__BuSpar  a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety
        subtype:  #flurazepam_hydrochloride__flurazepam__Dalmane  tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia
        subtype:  #hydroxyzine_hydrochloride__hydroxyzinehydrochloride__hydroxyzine__Atarax__Vistaril  a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness
        subtype:  #meprobamate__Miltown__Equanil__Meprin  a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
        subtype:  #oxazepam__Serax  a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used to treat anxiety and insomnia and alcohol withdrawal
        subtype:  #perphenazine__Triavil  tranquilizer and antidepressant (trade name Triavil) sometimes used as an antiemetic for adults

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