Term Name: anxiolytic drug
Synonyms: anti-anxiety agents, anti-anxiety drugs, anxiolytic agents, anxiolytics, minor tranquilisers, minor tranquilizers, minor tranquilizing agents
Definition: Anxiolytic drugs are agents that alleviate anxiety, tension, and anxiety disorders, promote sedation, and have a calming effect without affecting clarity of consciousness or neurologic conditions.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:35474]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: tranquilizing drug
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