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Halcion, n. Pharmacol.
Brit. |ˈhalsɪən|, U.S. |ˈhælsiən|
[Alteration of halcyon n.
Although similarly named, and in similar use, the pharmaceutical mentioned in the following quot. is unrelated:
1957Trade Marks Jrnl. 27 Nov. 1257/1 Halcyon... Pharmaceutical preparations for use in the treatment of nervous tension. ]
A proprietary name for: the hypnotic triazolam; (also) a dose (in tablet form) of this drug.
1975Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 21 Jan. tm253/2 Halcion... For tranquilizer... First use Mar. 12, 1974. 1989W. Deverell Mindfield 25 She..dug into her purse for the Halcions her doctor gave her, and found their little plastic container. 1994Daily Tel. 24 Oct. 4/8 The effect is not as powerful as with benzodiazepines such as Halcion. 1999Brit. Med. Jrnl. (Electronic ed.) 13 Feb. (heading) European court upholds UK ban on Halcion. |