Preferred Label : tranquilizing agents;

MeSH definition : A traditional grouping of drugs said to have a soothing or calming effect on mood, thought, or behavior. Included here are the ANTI-ANXIETY AGENTS (minor tranquilizers), ANTIMANIC AGENTS, and the ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS (major tranquilizers). These drugs act by different mechanisms and are used for different therapeutic purposes.;

MeSH synonym : tranquilizing drugs; drugs, tranquillizing; agents, tranquillizing; ataractics; agents, tranquilizing; drugs, tranquilizing; tranquillizing agents; tranquillizing drugs;

Related MeSH term : tranquilizing effect; Effect, Tranquilizing; Tranquilizing Effects; Effects, Tranquilizing;

MeSH annotation : general or unspecified; prefer specifics; note entry term TRANQUILIZING EFFECT: use only for the tranquilizing effect of a chemical substance;

Is substance : O;

action pharmacologique : O;

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A traditional grouping of drugs said to have a soothing or calming effect on mood, thought, or behavior. Included here are the ANTI-ANXIETY AGENTS (minor tranquilizers), ANTIMANIC AGENTS, and the ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS (major tranquilizers). These drugs act by different mechanisms and are used for different therapeutic purposes.

https://sante.public.lu/fr/publications/s/somniferes-tranquillisants-cnapa-fr-de-pt-en.html
https://sante.public.lu/dam-assets/fr/publications/s/somniferes-tranquillisants-cnapa-fr-de-pt-en/depliant-somniferes-tranquillisants-cnapa-2020-fr.pdf
2020
false
false
false
Luxembourg
patient education handout
tranquilizing agents
hypnotics and sedatives

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https://www.migesplus.ch/fr/publications/focus-somniferes-et-tranquillisants
2018
Switzerland
patient education handout
hypnotics and sedatives
tranquilizing agents

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https://assets.ctfassets.net/fclxf7o732gj/3eQdMiSyzpanh3uwvGWYqB/60f9bf4373c8425250fa06bc56385c7b/Schlaf-_und_Beruhigungsmittel_fr.pdf
2018
false
false
false
false
Switzerland
Chronic stress disorder (disorder)
hypnotics and sedatives
tranquilizing agents
withholding treatment
drug prescriptions
substance withdrawal syndrome
substance-related disorders
scientific and technical information
benzodiazepine, nos
benzodiazepines
hypnotics and sedatives
drug action, nos
tranquilizing agents

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http://www.lecerveau.mcgill.ca/
2016
false
false
Canada
French
Broca Area
Wernicke Area
Cerebral Peduncle
Cerebellar Vermis
amygdala
benzodiazepines
receptors, GABA-A
biological evolution
cerebral cortex
mitochondria
depression
depressive disorder
antidepressive agents
suicide
depression
depressive disorder
signs and symptoms
bipolar disorder
bipolar disorder
depression
depressive disorder
depressive disorder
depression
bipolar disorder
bipolar disorder
psychotherapy
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
antidepressive agents, tricyclic
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
lithium
depression
depressive disorder
bipolar disorder
antimanic agents
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
amnesia
substance-related disorders
cocaine
ethanol
opium
nicotine
amphetamines
caffeine
cannabis
N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine
neurons
neurosciences
prosencephalon
neurotransmitter agents
nerve net
dopamine
anxiety disorders
brain
brain
brain mapping
cerebellum
central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
telencephalon
synapses
synaptic transmission
social behavior
neurons
axons
dendrites
frontal lobe
occipital lobe
limbic system
memory
memory disorders
neurons
pleasure-pain principle
fear
anxiety
tranquilizing agents
vision, ocular
retina
optic nerve
yawning
sleep stages
biological clocks
communication
language
thinking
language disorders
sign language
pharynx
voice
larynx
sleep
dreams
consciousness
cone opsins
pain
alzheimer disease
functional neuroimaging
figure
image
scientific and technical information
teaching material
popular works
depression
depressive disorder
bipolar disorder

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http://anthropologiesante.revues.org/2072
2016
false
false
false
France
French
journal article
health surveys
deep sedation
home nursing
physician's role
interview
palliative care
terminal care
decision making
midazolam
tranquilizing agents
terminally ill

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http://www.somniferesetcalmants.be/
false
false
Belgium
French
sleep initiation and maintenance disorders
tranquilizing agents
hypnotics and sedatives
popular works

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http://www.cochrane.org/fr/CD000205
2012
false
France
United Kingdom
French
french abstract
meta-analysis
benzodiazepines
dyskinesia, drug-induced
antipsychotic agents
treatment outcome
tranquilizing agents
neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia

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http://www.has-sante.fr/portail/jcms/c_819667/maladie-d-alzheimer-et-maladies-apparentees-prise-en-charge-des-troubles-du-comportement-perturbateurs
http://www.has-sante.fr/portail/jcms/c_819695/maladie-d-alzheimer-troubles-du-comportement-perturbateurs-argumentaire
2009
true
France
French
mental disorders
signs and symptoms
mental disorders
tranquilizing agents
alzheimer disease
neuropsychological tests
psychiatric status rating scales
alzheimer disease
patient care management
practice guideline

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https://www.revmed.ch/revue-medicale-suisse/2006/revue-medicale-suisse-81/genre-ages-et-consommation-de-calmants-de-somniferes-et-d-antalgiques-dans-la-troisieme-enquete-suisse-sur-la-sante-ess-02
2006
true
Switzerland
French
tranquilizing agents
sex distribution
hypnotics and sedatives
analgesics
switzerland
age distribution
journal article
health surveys

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http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/pubs/sleeping_tranq/sleep_tranq/sleep_tranq_f.htm
2005
Canada
French
aged
tranquilizing agents
hypnotics and sedatives
patient education handout

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http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/pubs/sleeping_tranq/seniors_sleep/seniors_sleeping_1f.htm
2005
popular works
tranquilizing agents
hypnotics and sedatives

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http://www.toxi.ch/upload/pdf/05_Tranquillisants.pdf
2003
Switzerland
French
acute disease
tranquilizing agents
poisoning
emergency treatment
hypnotics and sedatives
scientific and technical information

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