Seconal, a barbiturate drug, is used as: - Vidyadip

MCQ

Seconal, a barbiturate drug, is used as:

A
Antihistamine
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Sedative
C
Antiseptic
D
Antimalerial

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Sedative

Seconal or secobarbital is used on a short$-$term basis to treat insomnia $($difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep$).$
It is also used to relieve anxiety before surgery. Secobarbital is in a class of medications called barbiturates. It works by slowing activity in the brain.
Hence, it acts as a sedative.

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