Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer?
- Naproxen
- Tetracycline
- Chlorpheniramine
- Equanil
Answer
(4) Equanil
Solution
As per NCERT, tranquilizers are used for the treatment of stress and mild or severe mental diseases; meprobamate (equanil) is a mild tranquilizer used for relieving anxiety and tension.
Naproxen is an analgesic, tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, and chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine.
Answer: (4)