Antispasmodic (Noun)
Meaning
A drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to help alleviate her menstrual cramps.
- The antispasmodic properties of the medication made it an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome.
- The new medication has been approved as an antispasmodic for treating muscle spasms.
- The patient was given an antispasmodic injection to reduce muscle spasms during surgery.
- The herbal supplement was marketed as a natural antispasmodic for relieving digestive discomfort.