Xanax (Noun)
Meaning
An antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed a dose of Xanax to help alleviate anxiety before the surgery.
- Her doctor had prescribed Xanax to calm her nerves, but she had yet to take a dose.
- The company that makes Xanax recalled batches of its product after several complaints about potency.
- She refused to take Xanax at first, but her condition worsened as the event drew closer.
- Researchers warned against combining Xanax with other medications to avoid serious side effects.