anesthetic

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With a colonoscopy, for instance, patients often receive an anesthetic, like propofol, or a narcotic such as Demerol or fentanyl, combined with anti-anxiety medication like Versed or Valium.

From New York Times

Neither pentobarbital nor midazolam function as an anesthetic or pain reliever.

From Scientific American

An autopsy found that she died from a lethal dose of bupivacaine, a nerve-blocking drug that is rarely abused but often is used when an anesthetic is given.

From Seattle Times

The psychedelic, used in medical settings as an anesthetic — and illegally as a party drug — is considered to be a promising but experimental mental health treatment.

From Washington Post

Though the series is set in a fantasy world, Aemma’s fate is a reminder of the suffering endured by countless women throughout history before anesthetics, antibiotics and other modern medical advancements.

From Los Angeles Times