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antispasmodic

/ ˌæntɪspæzˈmɒdɪk /

adjective

  1. preventing or arresting spasms, esp in smooth muscle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. an antispasmodic drug

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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In addition to relieving anxiety and stress, Mr. Lonsdale said cannabis-based products can ease nausea during chemotherapy and has antispasmodic properties to help those who have multiple sclerosis and other issues.

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"The physician gave him antiseptic and antispasmodic drugs and had him return to his cell to stabilise his condition," the statement added.

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“Treatment options for managing abdominal pain—particularly moderate to severe pain—are limited to antispasmodics and neuromodulators such as tricyclic antidepressants,” Dr. Saito-Loftus told Health.

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The oils used to scent Ivory soap have antispasmodic activity, which may explain the benefit.

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By sleeping off the psychoactive effects, he could report to work clear-headed the next day while the antispasmodic effects of the drug continued to calm his system.

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