Multiple choice

Which of the following drugs is/are used as tranquiliser/s?

  1. Emtricitabine
  2. Valium
  3. Equanil
  4. Seconal

  1. Only 1 and 2

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 3 and 4

  4. Only 1, 2 and 3

  5. Only 2, 3 and 4
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Tranquilisers are neurologically active drugs. These affect the message transfer mechanism from nerve to receptor. Common tranquilisers are - diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and alprazolam (Xanax), seconal (secobarbital), etc. Emtricitabine or tenofovir is a fixed-dose combination drug for the treatment of HIV infection.
Hence, valium, equanil and seconal are used as tranquiliser drugs.

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