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Placidyl (Noun)

Meaning

A mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed ethchlorvynol, commonly known as Placidyl, to help her relax and get some much-needed sleep.
  • Users often take high doses of Placidyl to achieve a euphoric or intoxicating effect, which can lead to dependence and addiction.
  • The ingredients listed on the bottle confirmed that Placidyl was the active ingredient in the medication her grandmother took every night.
  • Abuse of Placidyl and other CNS depressants can lead to a range of negative effects, from cognitive impairment to life-threatening overdose.
  • To avoid developing a tolerance to Placidyl, doctors typically recommend using it only on a short-term basis, usually no longer than two weeks.

Synonyms

  • Ethchlorvynol

Hypernyms

  • Sedative-hypnotic

Related Words

  • Trade Name (noun)
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