Which drug is categorized as Sedative/Tranquilizer (Controlled)?

Which drug is categorized as Sedative/Tranquilizer (Controlled)?

• A. Gabapentin
• B. Alprazolam (Xanax)
• C. Trazodone
• D. Tramadol

Answer: (B)

Sedative/Tranquilizer drugs depress the central nervous system to produce calming effects and are controlled substances because of abuse potential. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, used in veterinary medicine to reduce anxiety and induce calm, and it is a Schedule IV controlled substance, which makes it the appropriate fit for this category. Gabapentin, while it can have calming effects, is an anticonvulsant not classified as a sedative/tranquilizer and is not typically a controlled substance in the same way. Trazodone is an antidepressant with sedative properties but is not controlled. Tramadol is an opioid analgesic with sedative effects but is categorized as an analgesic opioid rather than a sedative/tranquilizer.

Sedative/Tranquilizer drugs depress the central nervous system to produce calming effects and are controlled substances because of abuse potential. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, used in veterinary medicine to reduce anxiety and induce calm, and it is a Schedule IV controlled substance, which makes it the appropriate fit for this category. Gabapentin, while it can have calming effects, is an anticonvulsant not classified as a sedative/tranquilizer and is not typically a controlled substance in the same way. Trazodone is an antidepressant with sedative properties but is not controlled. Tramadol is an opioid analgesic with sedative effects but is categorized as an analgesic opioid rather than a sedative/tranquilizer.