placidyl
Definition
Noun 1. A brand name for the drug ethchlorvynol: Placidyl is the proprietary name for a synthetic sedative and hypnotic medication, chemically known as ethchlorvynol. It was historically prescribed to treat insomnia and anxiety by inducing sleep and calming the nervous system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The physician prescribed Placidyl for short-term management of severe insomnia.
- Due to its potential for abuse and dependence, Placidyl is no longer commonly used in modern medical practice.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Medical Context: The term is primarily used in historical or specific medical contexts to refer to this discontinued sedative-hypnotic. It is often mentioned in discussions about the history of pharmacology or drug safety.
- The withdrawal from Placidyl can be particularly dangerous.
Variants and Related Words
- Ethchlorvynol (n): The generic, non-proprietary chemical name for the drug marketed as Placidyl.
- Sedative-hypnotic (n): A class of drugs that depress the central nervous system, used to induce sedation or sleep. Placidyl belongs to this class.
Synonyms
- Ethchlorvynol: The direct chemical synonym.
- Sedative: A more general term for a calming drug.
- Hypnotic: A more general term for a sleep-inducing drug.
Notes on Usage
- Capitalization: "Placidyl" is a proper noun (a trademark) and is typically capitalized.
- Context: This word is highly specific and is not used in everyday conversation. It appears almost exclusively in medical, pharmaceutical, or historical texts.
Noun
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a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)
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