pharmacology vs sedative

pharmacology

noun
  • The properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their therapeutic value. 

  • The science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology. 

sedative

noun
  • An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep. 

adj
  • Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing 

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