Among the following, the number of tranquilizer/s is/are ___
A. Chloroliazepoxide
B. Veronal
C. Valium
D. Salvarsan
Know the classification and uses of different types of drugs. Tranquilizers are used to treat anxiety and mental disorders.
Tranquilizers Tranquilizers are drugs used to treat anxiety and mental disorders. They work by depressing the central nervous system.
Analyzing the Given Compounds
Chlordiazepoxide: This is a benzodiazepine and is used as a tranquilizer.
Veronal: This is a barbiturate and acts as a sedative-hypnotic, not a tranquilizer.
Valium (Diazepam): This is also a benzodiazepine and is used as a tranquilizer.
Salvarsan: This is an organoarsenic compound historically used to treat syphilis, not a tranquilizer.
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