| Term Name: | antispasmodic drug |
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| Synonyms: | antispasmodics |
| Definition: | A drug that suppresses spasms. These are usually caused by smooth muscle contraction, especially in tubular organs. The effect is to prevent spasms of the stomach, intestine or urinary bladder. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:53784] ( EBI ) |