Metrazol
Definition
- Noun:
- A central nervous system stimulant drug: Metrazol is a synthetic chemical compound historically used in medical settings to stimulate the heart and breathing. In larger doses, it was known to induce convulsions and was used in certain psychiatric treatments.
Usage
- Metrazol is used as a proper noun, referring specifically to the trademarked drug. It is typically used in historical or medical contexts.
- As a trademark, it is often capitalized.
Examples
- Noun:
- The physician administered Metrazol to stimulate the patient's respiration.
- Metrazol shock therapy was a controversial treatment in mid-20th century psychiatry.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Therapeutic Context: The term is primarily used when discussing the history of medicine, particularly psychiatric treatments like convulsive therapy.
- The use of Metrazol in shock therapy has been obsolete for decades.
Variants and Related Words
- Pentylenetetrazol (PTZ): The generic, non-trademarked chemical name for the same compound.
- Pentylenetetrazol is still used in laboratory research to induce seizures in animal models.
Synonyms
- Pentylenetetrazol: The chemical name.
- Cardiazol: Another historical brand name for the same drug (primarily in European contexts).
Notes
- Status: Metrazol is an obsolete drug for its original medical purposes. Its primary contemporary relevance is in historical discussion and in scientific research where its generic form, pentylenetetrazol, is used as a chemical convulsant.
- Trademark: The word "Metrazol" itself is a registered trademark, which is why it is often capitalized.
Noun
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a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark
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