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Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Central Nervous System Depressants > Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Hypnotics and Sedatives  

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  • Hypnotic and Sedative
  • Sedative and Hypnotic
  • Sedatives and Hypnotics

Note

  • note entry terms HYPNOTIC EFFECT and SEDATIVE EFFECT: use only for the hypnotic or sedative effect of a chemical substance

Scope note

  • Drugs used to induce drowsiness or sleep or to reduce psychological excitement or anxiety.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006993

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