ANXIOLYTIC AGENTS
\ˌaŋksɪəlˈɪtɪk ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənts], \ˌaŋksɪəlˈɪtɪk ˈeɪdʒənts], \ˌa_ŋ_k_s_ɪ__ə_l_ˈɪ_t_ɪ_k ˈeɪ_dʒ_ə_n_t_s]\
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Agents that alleviate anxiety, tension, and neurotic symptoms, promote sedation, and have a calming effect without affecting clarity of consciousness or neurologic conditions. Some are also effective as anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, or anesthesia adjuvants. ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS are commonly used in the symptomatic treatment of anxiety but are not included here.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.