Serax (Noun)
Meaning
A tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used to treat anxiety and insomnia and alcohol withdrawal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Serax to help her patient relax and sleep better after a traumatic event.
- Serax was commonly used in the 1970s to treat anxiety disorders, but its use has declined in recent years.
- The patient was given a dose of Serax to calm her nerves before undergoing surgery.
- After years of struggling with insomnia, John finally found relief with a nightly dose of Serax.
- The hospital used Serax to help patients manage withdrawal symptoms from alcohol addiction.