pemoline

/pɪˈmɔlɪn/; /pɛˈmoʊlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit disorder and certain cases of sleep disorder.

“Her doctor prescribed pemoline to help her manage her sleep disorder.”

2. noun

A brand name for a type of central nervous system stimulant.

“The patient was prescribed pemoline, which is known to be a strong CNS stimulant.”

Synonyms

  • amphetamine
  • central nervous system stimulant

Antonyms

  • sedative
  • tranquilizer