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relaxant

[ri-lak-suhnt] / rɪˈlæk sənt /
NOUN
depressant
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All received the same five-drug regimen: a drug that prevents nausea and vomiting, a sedative, fentanyl, propofol and a muscle relaxant.

From BBC

The court was told that he injected patients with large doses of morphine and midazolam, a muscle relaxant, in an effort to reduce his workload during night shifts.

From BBC

He is accused of administering an anaesthetic and a muscle relaxant to his patients without their knowledge or consent.

From BBC

“I describe it to people as a muscle relaxant,” Edward said.

From Los Angeles Times

But all contain the same harmful mix of ingredients: tapentadol, a powerful opioid, and carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant so addictive it's banned in Europe.

From BBC