Sedative-Hypnotics

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Sedative-hypnotic
Drug that depresses the central nervous system and promotes relaxation, drowsiness, or sleep.
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Sedative
Drug that calms the body and causes drowsiness without necessarily producing sleep.
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Hypnotic
Drug that produces sleep.
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Barbiturate
Class of central nervous system depressants that promote sedation or sleep.
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Benzodiazepine
Drug class that can reduce anxiety and cause relaxation or sleep, depending on the dose.