n. a drug that relieves spasm of skeletal muscle. See also muscle relaxant. Compare antispasmodic.
n. a drug that relieves spasm of smooth muscle in the gut. Antispasmodics, which include *alverine citrate, *dicycloverine, and mebeverine, are used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease. Compare antispastic.... antispasmodic
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