JEE Main202329 Jan 2023Evening ShiftChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeActual
A doctor prescribed the drug Equanil to a patient. The patient was likely to have symptoms of which disease?
Options
- AStomach ulcers
- BHyperacidity
- CAnxiety and stress
- DDepression and hypertension
Correct answer
D. Depression and hypertension
Step-by-step solution
Tranquilizers are neurologically active drugs used to treat stress and severe or mild mental disorders. Equanil is an example of a tranquilizer that helps in controlling depression and hypertension. This medication is used short term to treat symptoms of anxiety and nervousness. It acts on certain centres of the brain to help calm the nervous system.