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Tranquilizer, as a term, was first used by F.F. Yonkman (1953),<ref>D. Healy - [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=6O2rPJnyhj0C&pg The Creation of Psychopharmacology] page 99 Harvard University Press, 2009 {{ISBN|0674038452}} page 99 Accessed 14 October 2017</ref><ref>D. Healy - [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=TT-hBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA54&dq Medicating Modern America: Prescription Drugs in History] page 54 NYU Press, 8 January 2007 {{ISBN|0814783473}} Accessed 14 October 2017</ref> from the conclusions of investigative studies using the drug [[Reserpine]], showed the drug had a calming effect on all animals it was administered to. Reserpine, is a ''Centrally Acting [[Rauwolfia]] [[Alkaloid]]''.<ref>H.J. Bein - [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=oK7tCAAAQBAJ&pg Psychotropic Agents: Part I: Antipsychotics and Antidepressants] ''Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology'' [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=oK7tCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA46&dq=F.F.+Yonkman&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=F.F.%20Yonkman&f=false page 46] Springer Science & Business Media, 6 December 2012 {{ISBN|3642675387}} Accessed 14 October 2017</ref> The word directly refers to the state of [[tranquillity|tranquility]] in a person and other animals.<ref>{{DorlandsDict|eight/000110128|tranquilizer}}</ref> |
Tranquilizer, as a term, was first used by F.F. Yonkman (1953),<ref>D. Healy - [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=6O2rPJnyhj0C&pg The Creation of Psychopharmacology] page 99 Harvard University Press, 2009 {{ISBN|0674038452}} page 99 Accessed 14 October 2017</ref><ref>D. Healy - [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=TT-hBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA54&dq Medicating Modern America: Prescription Drugs in History] page 54 NYU Press, 8 January 2007 {{ISBN|0814783473}} Accessed 14 October 2017</ref> from the conclusions of investigative studies using the drug [[Reserpine]], showed the drug had a calming effect on all animals it was administered to. Reserpine, is a ''Centrally Acting [[Rauwolfia]] [[Alkaloid]]''.<ref>H.J. Bein - [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=oK7tCAAAQBAJ&pg Psychotropic Agents: Part I: Antipsychotics and Antidepressants] ''Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology'' [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=oK7tCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA46&dq=F.F.+Yonkman&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=F.F.%20Yonkman&f=false page 46] Springer Science & Business Media, 6 December 2012 {{ISBN|3642675387}} Accessed 14 October 2017</ref> The word directly refers to the state of [[tranquillity|tranquility]] in a person and other animals.<ref>{{DorlandsDict|eight/000110128|tranquilizer}}</ref> |
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The term is considered ''popular'' or ''common'', meaning it's not generally in use in the field of medicine. Specifically, it's used in reference to [[Antipsychotic |
The term is considered ''popular'' or ''common'', meaning it's not generally in use in the field of medicine. Specifically, it's used in reference to [[Antipsychotic|anti-psychotic or neuroleptic medications]].<ref>J. Scott Werry (29 June 2013) - [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=k_2fBwAAQBAJ&pg Practitioner’s Guide to Psychoactive Drugs for Children and Adolescents] Springer Science & Business Media {{ISBN|1489900861}} Accessed 12 October 2017</ref> |
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The term is generally used as a synonym for [[sedative]]. When used by health care professionals, it is usually qualified or replaced with more precise terms: |
The term is generally used as a synonym for [[sedative]]. When used by health care professionals, it is usually qualified or replaced with more precise terms: |
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Revision as of 19:15, 30 August 2019
A tranquilizer[1] refers to a drug which is designed for the treatment of anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and disturbances of the mind,[2] specifically to reduce states of anxiety and tension.[3]
Tranquilizer, as a term, was first used by F.F. Yonkman (1953),[4][5] from the conclusions of investigative studies using the drug Reserpine, showed the drug had a calming effect on all animals it was administered to. Reserpine, is a Centrally Acting Rauwolfia Alkaloid.[6] The word directly refers to the state of tranquility in a person and other animals.[7]
The term is considered popular or common, meaning it's not generally in use in the field of medicine. Specifically, it's used in reference to anti-psychotic or neuroleptic medications.[8]
The term is generally used as a synonym for sedative. When used by health care professionals, it is usually qualified or replaced with more precise terms:
- minor tranquilizer usually refers to anxiolytics.[9]
- major tranquilizer might refer to antipsychotics.
Mood stabilizers might also be considered to belong to the classification of tranquilizing agents.[10]
See also
References
- ^ also spelled tranquillizer (Oxford spelling) and tranquilliser (other UK spelling); see spelling differences
- ^ Britannica article - tranquilizerEncyclopædia Britannica Accessed 12 October 2017
- ^ D. Coon, J.O. Mitterer - Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior page 207 Cengage Learning, 29 December 2008 ISBN 0495599115 Accessed 12 October 2017
- ^ D. Healy - The Creation of Psychopharmacology page 99 Harvard University Press, 2009 ISBN 0674038452 page 99 Accessed 14 October 2017
- ^ D. Healy - Medicating Modern America: Prescription Drugs in History page 54 NYU Press, 8 January 2007 ISBN 0814783473 Accessed 14 October 2017
- ^ H.J. Bein - Psychotropic Agents: Part I: Antipsychotics and Antidepressants Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology page 46 Springer Science & Business Media, 6 December 2012 ISBN 3642675387 Accessed 14 October 2017
- ^ "tranquilizer" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
- ^ J. Scott Werry (29 June 2013) - Practitioner’s Guide to Psychoactive Drugs for Children and Adolescents Springer Science & Business Media ISBN 1489900861 Accessed 12 October 2017
- ^ "WordNet Search - 3.0". Retrieved 1 January 2009.
- ^ Tranquilizing+Agents at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)