The class of drug to which chlordiazepoxide with above structure belongs is:
(A)Analgesic
(B)Tranquilizer✓ Correct
(C)Antacid
(D)Antibiotic
Answer: (B)
Solution
Chlordiazepoxide carries the seven-membered diazepine ring fused to a benzene ring that defines the benzodiazepines. Drugs of this class act on the central nervous system to relieve anxiety and induce calm and sleep, without blocking pain, neutralising stomach acid or killing micro-organisms. Chlordiazepoxide belongs to the tranquilizers.
JEE Main · 2021 · 26 Aug 2021 · Shift 2 · Single correct option