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SEDATIVE

Chinese translation: 安定剂/镇静剂/抗惊厥药

10:23 Feb 4, 2024
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Medical - Medical (general) / SEDATIVE
English term or phrase: SEDATIVE
SEDATIVE

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ANTICONVULSANT
请教这三个是一回事吗

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Yi Cao
New Zealand
Local time: 22:33
Chinese translation:安定剂/镇静剂/抗惊厥药
Explanation:
Sedatives 安定剂或安眠药 are broadly used to calm or induce sleep.
Tranquilizers 镇静剂或镇定剂 are specifically aimed at reducing anxiety (with a subclassification into major and minor types).
Anticonvulsants 抗癫痫药(也称为镇痫药或抗惊厥药) are focused on controlling seizures or convulsions.
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Rex Su
China
Local time: 18:33
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Summary of answers provided
4安眠药（安定）/镇静剂（镇静剂）/抗癫疯发作药物
Zhen Guan
4安定剂/镇静剂/抗惊厥药
Rex Su


  

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安眠药（安定）/镇静剂（镇静剂）/抗癫疯发作药物


Explanation:
Sedative （安眠药/安定）- Used to induce calmness, relaxation, and sleepiness. Sedatives are often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, or to promote relaxation before medical procedures.

Tranquilizer （镇定剂/镇静剂）-Sedative: Used to induce calmness, relaxation, and sleepiness. Sedatives are often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, or to promote relaxation before medical procedures.


Anticonvulsant （抗癫痫发作药物） - Specifically designed to prevent or control seizures. Anticonvulsants are used in the treatment of epilepsy and certain neurological disorders.


    https://www.mayoclinic.org/zh-hans/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/in-depth/pain-medications/art-20045004
    https://m.baidu.com/bh/m/detail/qr_2351506690243557703?frsrcid=rec&searchID=38174090087607&nPageID=38173562649967&lid=38173562649967
Zhen Guan
Australia
Local time: 20:33
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
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Asker: 安定是不是镇静剂

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安定剂/镇静剂/抗惊厥药


Explanation:
Sedatives 安定剂或安眠药 are broadly used to calm or induce sleep.
Tranquilizers 镇静剂或镇定剂 are specifically aimed at reducing anxiety (with a subclassification into major and minor types).
Anticonvulsants 抗癫痫药(也称为镇痫药或抗惊厥药) are focused on controlling seizures or convulsions.

Rex Su
China
Local time: 18:33
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 4
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