Some of the common side effects of morphine sulfate include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at several side effects of this drug, including a list of serious side effects that require prompt medical care.
sedation - a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent. physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Sedation. Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure. Drugs which can be used for sedation include propofol, etomidate, ketamine, fentanyl, and midazolam.