Noun: meprobamate mu'prow-bu,meyt
- A sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
"Meprobamate was once widely prescribed for anxiety disorders";
- Miltown, Equanil, Meprin
Derived forms: meprobamates
Type of: antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser [Brit], minor tranquillizer
Encyclopedia: Meprobamate