sedative
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Specifically, the pain-relieving effects were linked to the adenosine A2a receptor -- a receptor that caffeine targets and blocks -- suggesting that terpenes may also have sedative properties.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
Ketamine is widely used in the NHS as an anaesthetic, sedative and pain reliever, and is also commonly used on animals.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
And patients may also be given medications after an episode including a type of antihistamine, but they have sedative effects that can cause more problems, such as falls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Scientists are still learning about its complex effects, which can range from stimulant to sedative and stem from chemical compounds called alkaloids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2024
I saw that turbulent emotions possessed her, so I asked what I thought would be some sedative questions about her little girl.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
While many ER visits for dizziness result in expensive CT scans and sedatives, researchers are finding there are more-effective options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Whoever is given the job of informing him of that had better take a handful of sedatives and a crowbar to pry the president off the wall of the Oval Office.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2026
Cough syrups broadly fall into two types - sedatives that help the child rest, and bronchodilators that ease breathing - and doctors usually prescribe one or the other, not a mix.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
If home euthanasia is more than you can afford, ask your veterinarian about sedatives you can give your dog to ease their suffering when you transport them to the clinic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2025
“I’ll call Willum,” Steven said, heading for the cockpit.“I can see we’ll need sedatives before we can send her back to the convent.”
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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The Great Gatsby
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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