Question

Equanil is a/an
A. Artificial sweetener
B. Tranquilizer
C. Antihistamine
D. Antifertility drug

Answer 1

Hint: Equanil treats anxiety. Equanil provides relief from disturbance of mind or any mental health related issues. It is used to treat short term symptoms of anxiety and nervousness.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss the options one by one:
> Artificial sweetener is sugar that is sweet like sugar but has zero or low calories. Artificial sweeteners can be plant extract or chemical synthesized. The saccharin, aspartame and cyclamate are some of the examples of artificial sweeteners. Saccharin was the first artificial sweetener. So, option (A) is incorrect.
> The drugs used to treat anxiety, sleep disorder, disturbance of mind, tension and fear, etc. are known as a tranquilizer. So, Equanil is an example of a tranquilizer. Tranquilizer is also known as sedative, anxiolytics, and antipsychotics. Tranquilizer works on the central nerve system. Tranquilizer contains barbiturates and benzodiazepines out of which benzodiazepines are more effective than barbiturates. Generally, the tranquilizer is known as sleeping pills. So, option (B) is correct.
 > Antihistamines are the drug used to relieve allergies like nasal congestion, sneezing, hives, Asthma, and lower respiratory tract infection caused by animals, dust, pollen grain, the smell of paint etc. So, option (C) is incorrect.
> The drugs used in family planning or birth control pills are known as antifertility drugs. The norethindrone is an example of an antifertility drug. So, option (D) is incorrect.

Note: Artificial sweeteners are used for no calories or low calories consumption. Tranquilizers are used to treat mental health issues. Antihistamines are used in respiratory tract related issues caused by a decrease in vascular permeability. Antihistamine increases vascular permeability, so fluid can release easily. Antifertility drugs are used to stop the pregnancy.