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(pharmacology) A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) drug..
Meprobamate and the other drugs in its chemical group are used as either antianxiety agents, anticonvulsants, or sedatives (sleeping pills). This drug exerts effects by relaxing the large skeletal muscles and by a direct effect on the brain.
Use meprobamate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Meprobamate means (pharmacology) A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) drug..
Common synonyms include Equanil, Saronil, Miltown, Meprospan.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Meprobamate and the other drugs in its chemical group are used as either antianxiety agents, anticonvulsants, or sedatives (sleeping pills). This drug exerts effects by relaxing the large skeletal muscles and by a direct effect on the brain.
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