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Equanil is a ............. .

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Identify the Drug**: The question asks about Equanil, which is a specific medication. 2. **Classify the Drug**: Equanil belongs to the class of drugs known as tranquilizers. 3. **Function of Tranquilizers**: Tranquilizers are medications that act on the central nervous system (CNS). They help to induce relaxation and calmness in individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or sleeplessness. ...
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