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Which of the following is a sleeping pill?

a. sumatriptan (imitrex)
b. triazolam (halcion)
c. phenytoin (dilantin)
d. ondansetron (zofran)

User TreeWater
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Answer: [B]: " Halcion™ " ; {generic name: "triazolam".}.

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Explanation: We are asked:
"Which of the following is a sleeping pill?" ;

And we are given 4 (four) answer choices.

Let's go through each of the 4 (four) answer choices presented:
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Choice: [A]: sumatriptan {brand name: " Imitrex™ " } ;
is one of the "triptans" that is exclusively used to treat "migraine headaches"—not "sleep".
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Choice: [B]: triazolam {brand name: " Halcion™ "} ;

→ is a "sleeping pill" that is prescribed only for "sleep problems" and/or to "induce sleep"—so this answer—at this point—may be correct!
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Let's continue with the remaining answer choices:

Choice: [C]: phenytoin {brand name: "Dilantin " } ;

is officially used to treat "epilepsy/other seizure disorders"—

as well as "off-label" medication for neuropathy, anxiety disorders; certain types of "pain"; and neuropsychiatric conditions—is not a "sleeping" medication.
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Choice: [D]: ondansetron {brand name: "Zofran} ;

→ is an "anti-emetic" ['anti-nausea medication']/used to prevent nausea/vomiting [and is Not a "sleeping" medication].

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So; our correct answer is:
Answer Choice: [B]: " Halcion™ " ; {generic name: "triazolam".}.

Hope this answer/explanation is helpful to you!

Best wishes!
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User Evan Lenz
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