Antispasmodic

Word ANTISPASMODIC
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Hyphenation an ti spas mod ic
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Definitions and meanings of "Antispasmodic"

What do we mean by antispasmodic?

Relieving or preventing spasms, especially of smooth muscle. adjective

An antispasmodic agent. noun

In medicine, curative of spasm; checking or curing convulsions.

In medicine, a remedy for spasm or convulsions, as ether, chloroform, the bromides, etc. noun

Good against spasms. adjective

Referring to something that suppresses spasms, generally a drug. adjective

A drug that suppresses spasms. noun

A drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles) noun

A drug that suppresses spasms.

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The word "antispasmodic" in example sentences

Parsley is a natural antispasmodic: in other words, it’s great for the digestion. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

This nervine herb is also "antispasmodic" which makes it great for people with constant nervous twitching. ❋ Unknown (2009)

She thinks that his public intoxication was mostly feigned, part of a "masquerade" to hide his tuberculosis; that he used drugs and especially alcohol "medicinally," as a "necessary anesthetic" and antispasmodic "to soothe his coughing fits." ❋ Lance Esplund (2011)

Phenazopyridine is an AZO dye that has been used as a genitourinary analgesic since the 1920's. 1 It is currently available as a single agent and in combination products with antiinfective agents such as sufisoxazole and sulfamethoxazole and with antispasmodic agents. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine and generic), a major tranquilizer, is the old standby, closely followed by the minor tranquilizer diazepam (Valium and generic), the antispasmodic metochlopramide (Reglan and generic), and the muscle relaxant baclofen (Lioresal and generic). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Its natural antispasmodic compounds can calm an irritated stomach. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

An antispasmodic, mullein can relieve stomach cramps and help control diarrhea. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

An antispasmodic, it has been used to relieve menstrual cramps and muscle pain due to stress. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

Researchers have discovered that dong quai contains antispasmodic compounds that can relax smooth muscle tissue. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

Essences can be divided according to these activities: antispasmodic or spasmolytic, stimulatory, hormonal and anti-fermentative. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Some have an analgesic and antispasmodic effect, while most are antibacterial. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It is also antiseptic, antispasmodic, soporific and a few seeds taken with water can cure hiccups. ❋ Adam Leith Gollner (2008)

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