Halcion

Definitions of Halcion
  1. noun
    a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep
    synonyms: triazolam
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    type of:
    benzodiazepine
    any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
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