Convulsant


causing convulsions; convulsive.
a convulsant agent.
adjective
producing convulsions
noun
a drug that produces convulsions

convulsant con·vul·sant (kən-vŭl’sənt)
adj.
Causing or producing convulsions. n.
An agent, such as a drug, that causes convulsions.

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