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Beruhigungsmittel

tranquilliser

noun be-ROO-hi-goongs-mit-tel Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Also means

sedative

Usage Note

Beruhigungsmittel are drugs used to reduce anxiety and agitation. The most commonly prescribed class is benzodiazepines (e.g. Diazepam). They carry a risk of dependence and are generally prescribed only for short-term use. Colloquially people say Beruhigungstablette for a single pill.

Examples

"Ihr wurde nach dem Unfall ein mildes Beruhigungsmittel verschrieben."

Natural Translation

She was prescribed a mild tranquilliser after the accident.

Literal Translation

Her was after the accident a mild tranquilliser prescribed.

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