sedative
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She remained alive after two doses of the lethal sedative pentobarbital, which may have entered her arm tissue instead of her bloodstream.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
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
Emergency-room visits for vertigo commonly result in unnecessary diagnostic tests and sedative medications, potentially worsening patient outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
He says he lives a "completely sedative life" away from his family and friends.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2024
Before leaving, he’d administered a sedative and insisted that there be no more visitors tonight.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
"Most of these smuggled animals will be in a weak condition... some are given sedatives or even mild anesthetic to keep them from moving or making noise," Thanawadee said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
Monitored by a police drone, an exhausted Buddy finally laid down to rest as a vet administered some sedatives in the early hours of Sunday.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 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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