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Chemical derived from urea-melonic acid and used in inducing sleep is
Chemical derived from urea-melonic acid and used in inducing sleep is
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The correct option is A Diazepam
Diazepam is sold under the trade number of Valium. It belongs to family of benzodiazepines which are a type of tranquilizers. It is derived from urea and melonic acid. It is taken by mouth or injected intravenously. It produces a calming effect and used to treat anxiety, seizures and muscular spasms. It has sedative effects and thus, used before medical procedures. It is also used to treat insomnia i.e. lack of sleep because it induces sleep. So, the correct answer is 'Diazepam'.
Diazepam is sold under the trade number of Valium. It belongs to family of benzodiazepines which are a type of tranquilizers. It is derived from urea and melonic acid. It is taken by mouth or injected intravenously. It produces a calming effect and used to treat anxiety, seizures and muscular spasms. It has sedative effects and thus, used before medical procedures. It is also used to treat insomnia i.e. lack of sleep because it induces sleep.
So, the correct answer is 'Diazepam'.
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