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analeptic /ana·lep·tic/ (an″ah-lep´tik) 1. stimulating, invigorating, or restorative. 2. a drug that acts as a central nervous system stimulant, such as caffeine.
analeptic. analeptic (an´ n 1. an agent that acts to overcome depression of the central nervous system. n 2. a strong central nervous system stimulant that is used to restore consciousness, especially from a drug-induced coma. analeptic 1. a drug that acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system, such as caffeine and amphetamine. 2. a restorative medicine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Unfortunately, analeptic drugs elicit dose-dependent levels of central
stimulation that can ultimately result in convulsions. |
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