calmatives
Drugs inducing tranquility
Calmatives are substances that produce calm or sedation.
The term appears in medical and military contexts for drugs that reduce anxiety or induce tranquility.
In pharmacology, calmatives overlap with sedatives and anxiolytics.
The word also appears in discussions of chemical agents used for crowd control: The military researched calmatives as non-lethal weapons.
Drugs that calm
- tranquilizersDrugs that calm nerves
- anxiolyticsDrugs reducing pathological worry
- benzodiazepinesSedative-hypnotic drug class
- barbituratesSedative-hypnotic drug class
hypnotics · diazepam · lorazepam · alprazolam · ativan · phenobarbital · antihistamines · melatonin
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- passionflowerOrnate tropical climbing vine
- kavaSedative Pacific Island drink
lemon balm · hops · skullcap · ashwagandha · holy basil · catnip · motherwort · tisane
Drug-induced calm state
- relaxationState of being unwound
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- muscle relaxationSoftening of contracted fibers
stress relief · tension release · slowed breathing · lethargy · grogginess · numbness
Brain plus spinal cord
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- brain chemistryBrain's chemical signaling processes
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
half-life · metabolism · tolerance · potency · onset · duration
Easing of mental distress
- insomnia treatmentCare for chronic wakefulness
- panic disorderRecurrent unexpected fear attacks
- palliative careRelief-focused medicine for illness
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
muscle spasms · seizure control · alcohol withdrawal · restlessness · hyperactivity · stress disorders · sleep disorders
sedatives
Drugs that calm
- tranquilizersDrugs that calm nerves
- anxiolyticsDrugs reducing pathological worry
- benzodiazepinesSedative-hypnotic drug class
barbiturates · hypnotics · diazepam · lorazepam · alprazolam · ativan · phenobarbital · antihistamines · melatonin · hydroxyzine
chamomile
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- passionflowerOrnate tropical climbing vine
kava · lemon balm · hops · skullcap · ashwagandha · holy basil · catnip · motherwort · tisane · tincture
sedation
Drug-induced calm state
- relaxationState of being unwound
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
muscle relaxation · stress relief · tension release · slowed breathing · lethargy · grogginess · numbness
central nervous system
Brain plus spinal cord
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- brain chemistryBrain's chemical signaling processes
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
bioavailability · half-life · metabolism · tolerance · potency · onset · duration
anxiety relief
Easing of mental distress
- insomnia treatmentCare for chronic wakefulness
- panic disorderRecurrent unexpected fear attacks
- palliative careRelief-focused medicine for illness
hospice · muscle spasms · seizure control · alcohol withdrawal · restlessness · hyperactivity · stress disorders · sleep disorders
calmativesstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
uppers · amphetamines · convulsants · energizers · activators
calmativesstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
energizers · uppers · pep pills · pick-me-ups · revivers