Introduction The term sedative includes various drugs that have a calming or activity-reducing effect on the body. Sedatives are also called sedatives (singular: sedative, from the Latin “sedare” = to calm down), hypnotics (sleeping pills), narcotics or tranquilizers (tension-relieving). Fields of application and effect Sedatives are used for the therapy of restlessness. This field of … Sedatives
Side effects and drug interactions The side effects of tranquilizers are manifold and each group of drugs has its own side effects. Therefore, the package insert of the drug should be studied carefully and the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. In general, the side effects depend on the dose of the sedative taken and … Side effects and drug interactions | Sedatives
Preoperative sedatives The use of sedatives before an operation serves to relieve the patient’s anxiety and at the same time promotes his or her responsiveness and cooperation. For anxious or agitated patients, a light sedative can be administered the day before the operation so that the night before the operation is still calm. Then a … Preoperative sedatives | Sedatives
