Meprin (Noun)
Meaning
A sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Meprin is often prescribed to patients who suffer from muscle tension and anxiety.
- The doctor wrote a prescription for meprin to help the patient relax during her chemotherapy treatments.
- Meprin is a mild sedative that can be used to calm the nerves of patients who are undergoing minor surgery.
- In the 1950s and 1960s, meprin was a popular treatment for anxiety and was often prescribed in combination with other medications.
- Meprin has been largely replaced by newer and more effective sedatives and tranquilizers, but it is still available by prescription in some countries.