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placidyl

/ˈplæs.ɪ.dɪl/

Traduction: Sédatif et somnifère léger, autrefois utilisé comme médicament pour induire le sommeil ou la relaxation.

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noun

/ˈplæs.ɪ.dɪl/C2formalmedical
  • frSédatif et somnifère léger, autrefois utilisé comme médicament pour induire le sommeil ou la relaxation.

A mild sedative-hypnotic drug, formerly used as a medication to induce sleep or relaxation.

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  1. Sedative-hypnotic drugC1formalmedical

    A mild sedative-hypnotic medication, formerly sold under the brand name Placidyl, used to treat insomnia.

    frÉthinamate (Placidyl)

    • The doctor prescribed Placidyl for her short-term insomnia.
    • Placidyl was known to have a relatively low risk of dependence compared to some other sedatives.
    • The use of Placidyl has been largely discontinued due to the availability of safer alternatives.

    Synonymesethchlorvynol