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deliriant

deliriant

n. a substance capable of inducing acute delirium, commonly associated with restlessness or agitation. An acute delirium may result from excess ingestion of anticholinergic drugs (see anticholinergic syndrome) or withdrawal from alcohol and certain other substances.

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