Question

Which of the following is a mild tranquilizer?
A.Valium
B.Meprobamate
C.Bithionol
D.Norethindrone

Answer 1

Hint: By contrast, minor tranquilizers, which are also known as antianxiety agents, or anxiolytics, are used to treat milder states of anxiety and tension in healthy individuals or people with less serious mental disorders. Meprobamate is in a class of medications called tranquilizers.

Complete step by step answer:
A tranquilizer refers to a drug which is designed for the treatment of anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and disturbances of the mind, specifically to reduce states of anxiety and tension.
1.Minor tranquilizer usually refers to anxiolytics.
2.Major tranquilizer might refer to antipsychotics
Valium is a benzodiazepine family's medicine which typically produces a calming effect and can also lead to addiction (dependency), especially when higher dosages are used over prolonged periods of time. Addicted to Valium or after prolonged use in patients, abrupt discontinuation may cause symptoms of withdrawal such as, Insomnia, Headaches, Nausea, Vomiting etc.
Meprobamate is a carbamate derivative which is used as an anxiolytic drug. It was the bestselling mild tranquilizer for a time but now has largely been replaced by benzodiazepines due to their lower toxicity and serious side effects.
Bithionol is an aromatic compound which is added to soaps to impart antiseptic properties. It contains sulphur and is antibacterial, anthelmintic, and algaecide. It is also used to treat Anoplocephala perfoliata in horses and Fasciola hepatica.
Norethindrone which is also known as Norethisterone is a progestin medication used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynaecological disorders. It is sold under different brand names,

Therefore, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: The Average weight of Meprobamate is 218.2502 g/mol and its Monoisotopic weight is 218.126657074 g/mol. Its chemical formula is ${C_9}{H_{18}}{N_2}O$ .