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premedication

British  
/ ˌpriːmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

  1. surgery any drugs administered to sedate and otherwise prepare a patient for general anaesthesia

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The researchers say while some progress has been made in mitigating adverse reactions through slow infusion and premedication with steroids and antihistamines, a significant number of people still experience reactions.

From Science Daily • Oct. 5, 2023

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