Pharmacologic Substance
anti-anxiety agents
Subclass of:
Tranquilizing Agents
Definitions related to anti-anxiety agents:
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(anxiolytic agent) A drug used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as feelings of fear, dread, uneasiness, and muscle tightness, that may occur as a reaction to stress. Most anxiolytic agents block the action of certain chemicals in the nervous system.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(antianxiety agent) Any agent used to treat anxiety.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Agents that alleviate ANXIETY, tension, and ANXIETY DISORDERS, promote sedation, and have a calming effect without affecting clarity of consciousness or neurologic conditions. ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS are commonly used in the symptomatic treatment of anxiety but are not included here.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Antianxiety drug, any drug that relieves symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety is a state of pervasive apprehension that may be triggered by specific environmental or personal factors. Anxiety states are generally combined with emotions such as fear, anger, or depression. A person with anxiety may complain...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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