minor tranquilizer

• Classe de médicaments sédatifs, généralement des benzodiazépines, utilisée pour réduire l'anxiété, la tension et l'agitation sans provoquer de sédation profonde ni de perte de conscience.

A class of sedative drugs, typically benzodiazepines, used to reduce anxiety, tension, and agitation without causing major sedation or loss of consciousness.

1. Anxiolytic medicationC1formal

   A class of drugs used to reduce anxiety, tension, and stress without causing heavy sedation.

   anxiolytique léger

   • The doctor prescribed a minor tranquilizer for her anxiety attacks.
   • Minor tranquilizers are often used for short-term relief of stress.
   • Patients should avoid alcohol while taking minor tranquilizers.