Question

The drug used to induce sleep is
A.Paracetamol
B.Bithional
C.Chloroquine
D.Equanil

Answer 1

Hint: Benzodiazepines are a group of structurally-related compounds that reduce anxiety when given at low doses and induce sleep at higher doses. The three main types of drugs are stimulants, depressants, and painkillers. The compound which is used to induce sleep, is also known as 6-hydroxyuracil and it's based on pyrimidine heterocyclic skeleton.

Complete answer:
a)
Paracetamol is used as an analgesic. It is a kind of drug that is used to reduce pain. It also treats fever and some cases of headache. Therefore, it is a drug used to treat flu and cold.
b)
Bithionol helps in curing decomposed cells and tissues. It is considered to give several antibacterial results. It prevents the growth of any bacteria and it spreads in your body. It is used to prevent and treat diseases which are caused due to parasitic worms and algaecide. Hence it is used to prevent spreading growth of algae.
c)
Chloroquine is used to treat and prevent malaria. Still, It is a common type of medication that is suggested by experts to help cure all types of infections that are on account of parasites. So it commonly is also used for curing symptoms related to colon cold and fever. Chloroquine is also known as Aralen.
d)
Equanil is an anxiolytic carbamate analog. Meprobamate which is sold as Equanil. Meprobamate is in a class of medications called tranquilizers. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation. It has also been used as a sleeping pill.
Hence the correct option is D. Equanil

Note:
Note that Paracetamol is commonly also known as acetaminophen. Paracetamol is also known to be antipyretic because it reduces fever. The study of drugs is known as pharmacology. Also note that antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections.