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meprobamates

meprobamates is the plural of meprobamate.

Meaning of meprobamate

Noun

meprobamate (countable and uncountable, plural meprobamates)

  1. A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) drug.
    • Meprobamate and the other drugs in its chemical group are used as either antianxiety agents, anticonvulsants, or sedatives (sleeping pills). This drug exerts effects by relaxing the large skeletal muscles and by a direct effect on the brain.1979, Harold M. Silverman, Gilbert I. Simon, “Meprobamate”, in The Pill Book […] , 1st edition, New York: Bantam Books, →ISBN, page 187
    Synonyms:
    Equanil, Saronil, Miltown, Meprospan

Questions about meprobamates

What is meprobamates the plural of?
Meprobamates is the plural of meprobamate.

Words near meprobamates in the dictionary

  1. Meppershall
  2. meprednisone
  3. meprin
  4. meprins
  5. meprobamate
  6. meprobamates
  7. meprodine
  8. mepronil
  9. meprotixol
  10. meprylcaine
  11. MEPS

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