noun
- Plural of ataraxic; drugs or substances that produce a state of calm and freedom from anxiety without causing drowsiness.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often used in historical or technical contexts; modern usage typically refers to specific drug classes like anxiolytics or tranquilizers
Examples
- The psychiatrist prescribed ataraxics to help manage the patient's anxiety disorder.
- Early ataraxics were among the first medications used to treat mental health conditions.
- These ataraxics work by reducing nervous tension without impairing mental clarity.
- The development of ataraxics in the mid-20th century revolutionized psychiatric treatment.
- Doctors carefully monitor patients taking ataraxics to assess their effectiveness and side effects.