Question

Equanil is:
A.Artificial sweetener
B.Tranquilizer
C.Antihistamine
D.Antifertility drug

Answer 1

Hint: Equanil is also called Meprobamate. It was the best-selling Tranquilizer for a brief amount of time.But now, benzodiazepines are used instead of that because of their reduced occurrence of harmful side-effects.

Complete answer:
Equanil is a tranquilizer which is used for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety and nervousness.Hence the answer will be B) Tranquilizer.
Equanil activates unbalanced proteins in the brain that may become unbalanced and indeed fear.

Additional information:
Equanil is a carbamate derivative which is used as an anxiolytic drug.It affects chemicals in the brain. Commonly used brand names of equanil are Mb-Tab, Miltown and trancot.
We should not use this medicine for nervousness or tension caused by stress in everyday life.Equanil is available only with your doctor’s prescription.It is advised to take the medicine as directed by your doctor.Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and also do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.If you take it too much, it may become habit-forming.There may be some allergic reactions after taking the medicine.In these circumstances, consult your doctor.If you overdose on meprobamate tablets, usage of activated charcoal is recommended.

Note:
Equanil is also called meprobamate.It is used to treat anxiety disorders or it is also used as short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.It is given to adults and children of 6 year age and older.It slows the activities in the brain and allows relaxation.