Veronal, a barbiturate drug, is used as a/an:

antihistamine

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sedative

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antiseptic

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anti-malarial

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Solution

The correct option is A sedative
Veronal, a barbiturate drug, is used as a sedative. It is a derivative of barbituric acid and used to control hypertension and depression. It is hypnotic and induces sleep.

Hence, option B is correct.

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