placidyl
/ˈplæsɪdɪl/
noun
- A brand name for the sedative-hypnotic drug ethchlorvynol, used to treat insomnia, but now rarely prescribed due to safety concerns.
- The patient reported feeling dizzy after taking Placidyl.
- Placidyl was once a common medication for sleep problems.
- Doctors rarely prescribe Placidyl today because of its side effects.