1. Medications or substances that prevent or relieve muscle spasms and involuntary contractions.
Usage: Plural form; used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.; Can refer to both prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed antispasmodics to help relieve the patient's muscle cramps.
• Antispasmodics are commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
• Several antispasmodics are available without a prescription at pharmacies.
• The neurologist recommended antispasmodics for managing the involuntary muscle contractions.
• Antispasmodics work by blocking nerve signals that cause muscles to contract.
• These antispasmodics have been shown to reduce abdominal pain in clinical trials.