NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifePractice
Which of the following drugs is a tranquilizer and sedative
Options
- ASulphadiazine
- BPapaverine
- CEquanil
- DMescaline
Correct answer
C. Equanil
Step-by-step solution
Tranquilizers reduce anxiety and tension they are also called psychototropic drugs. These are of two type. ( 1 ) Sedative drugs used for violent and mentaly agitated patient e.g., Equanil and diazepam. ( 2 ) Antidepressant – The drug are used to patients who are highly depressed and lose self confidence e.g. tofranil vitalin, amphetamine etc.