Which of the following is not a tranquillizer

Options

(a) Equanil
(b) Veronal
(c) Salvarsan
(d) Secrotonin

Correct Answer:

Salvarsan

Explanation:

The chemical which bring about reduced mental tension, relieve anxiety and result in a more calm outlook without producing any marked degree of sedation or hypnosis or without altering the level of consiousness are called tranquillizers. e.g., Equanil, veronal, luminal, etc.Serotonin is a neuro transmitter which forms a major component of psychotherapeutic drugs. Salvarsan is an organoarsenic compound, used in the treatment of syphilis. It was the first modern chemotherpeutic agent.