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प्रश्न
Differentiate between tranquillisers and sedatives.
अंतर स्पष्ट करें
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उत्तर
| Aspect | Tranquillisers | Sedatives |
| Primary effect | These drugs bring about mental peace by relieving anxiety and tension without affecting consciousness. | These drugs produce a calming effect by reducing mental activity, which often leads to sleep. |
| Sleep induction | Their primary goal is to relax the mind without inducing sleep or drowsiness. | They are specifically designed to induce relaxation or sleep in the patient. |
| Consciousness | These drugs do not affect the level of consciousness or alertness of the person. | High doses of these drugs can lead to the complete suppression of consciousness. |
| Medical use | They are used to treat psychological disorders and severe emotional stress. | They are used to treat insomnia (sleeplessness) and to calm patients before surgery. |
| Examples | Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam, and Equanil. | Barbiturates, Amobarbital, and Benzodiazepines. |
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