Equanil
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Definition
Noun: A proprietary drug name for meprobamate, a medication that acts as a sedative and tranquilizer. It is used to treat conditions such as muscle tension, anxiety, and nervousness.
Usage
Equanil is used as a proper noun, specifically a brand or trade name for a pharmaceutical product. It is typically capitalized. - The doctor prescribed Equanil for her anxiety. - Meprobamate was formerly marketed under the brand names Miltown and Equanil.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: was a widely prescribed tranquilizer in the mid-20th century before the development of newer classes of drugs like benzodiazepines. Its use has declined significantly due to potential for dependence and the availability of safer alternatives.
Variants and Related Words
- Meprobamate (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the drug.
- Miltown (n): Another former trade name for meprobamate.
- Meprin (n): Another former trade name for meprobamate.
- Tranquilizer (n): A type of drug used to reduce anxiety or tension; a sedative.
- Sedative (n): A substance that promotes calm or induces sleep.
Synonyms
- Anxiolytic (n): A drug that inhibits anxiety.
- Minor tranquilizer (n): An older term for anti-anxiety medications like meprobamate.
Notes
Equanil is not commonly used in contemporary medical practice. Modern discussions usually refer to the drug by its generic name, meprobamate, or discuss it in a historical context. It is an example of a former trademark that has become a genericized term for the drug itself in some historical references.
Noun
- a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety