Drugs to lessen anxiety or excitement. Most effective sedatives are habit-forming.

Are remedies that relieve nervous irritation, decrease nerve activity and have a soothing influence on the nerves on which they act. They are divided into general, local and special according to their action, whether they act on the general nervous system, locally, or on certain nerves only.

herbs that relax the central nervous system.

These drugs slow the central nervous system and create a euphoric state, often accompanied by slurred speech and loss of coordination. They reduce tension and induce relaxation, drowsiness, and sleep while decreasing alertness.

have the power of allaying the actions of the systems generally, or of lessening the exercise of some particular function.

Depressants that in mild doses produce a state of calm relaxation.

chemicals (sometimes medicines) tending to calm, and reduce nervousness or excitement and foster sleep. Many medicines are sedatives; sometimes they are administered for that purpose. Sometimes sedation is an undesired side effect. Common sedatives include Antihistamines, Benzodiazepines, Imidazopyridines, and herbal sedatives.

CNS depressants used to relieve anxiety, fear, and apprehension.

Drugs that calm a patient down, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives generally work by modulating signals within the central nervous system.

Drugs that tend to calm, reduce nervousness or excitement, and foster sleep onset.