Question

Which of the following will not act as a tranquilizer?
(a) Equanil
(b) Analgin
(c) Meprobamate
(d) Chlordiazepoxide

Answer 1

Hint: Tranquilizers are classified on the basis of neurologically active drugs. From the name neuro, we can say that these drugs are related to the brain problems. These kinds of drugs are used in our daily life. Identify the tranquilizers among the given options.

Complete step by step answer:
First, let us know about the tranquilizers. As mentioned these are neurologically active drugs, used for the treatment of mild, and severe mental problems like disturbance of the mind, to reduce anxiety, and fatigue.
They help in relieving stress, or excitement by considering the sense of well-being.
Now, if we look at the given options:
1) The first is Equanil is an example of tranquilizer, used for the control of hypertension, and depression.
2) The second option is Analgin, it shows the anti-inflammatory action, or can also show the analgesic action. Its effect is enhanced by the use of tranquilizers.
3) The third option is Meprobamate, it falls under the category of tranquilizers, and uses an antidepressant drug.
4) Talking about the fourth option, we have Chlordiazepoxide, it also falls under the category of tranquilizers, and is used as an antidepressant drug.
Thus, in the end we can conclude that Analgin will not act as a tranquilizer.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

Note: Don’t get confused in between so many types of drugs. You must know the usage of different drugs to differentiate between them, as if we can see in this question. The analgin, and analgesic are two different terms. As mentioned analgin shows analgesic action, but analgesics are kind of painkillers used to reduce the pain.