Question

Phenobarbitone can also be called as:
A. Barbituric acid
B. Luminal
C. Phenacetin
D. ibuprofen

Answer 1

We have to remember that the phenobarbital is a medicinal compound which is used as a central nervous system depressant. Phenobarbitone came into the market as a medicine which was launched by a drug company known as Bayer in $1912$.

Complete step by step answer:
Let’s start with discussing a little about Phenobarbitone. Phenobarbital is a medicinal compound which is used as a central nervous system depressant. It is also effective in elevating the seizure threshold and limits the spread of seizure. Its pharmacological action is still unknown.
Coming down the question we are asked about the other name of phenobarbitone. Phenobarbitone came into the market as a medicine which was launched by a drug company known as Bayer in 1912 by the name of Luminal. This medicine is also prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the treatment of seizure.
Hence the answer to this question is option B. Luminal.
In case of option A, we have to remember that the barbituric acid is also known as malonylurea. Therefore, the option A is incorrect.
In case of option C, we must know that phenacetin is also known as acetophenetidin. Therefore, the option C is incorrect.
In case of option D, as we know that the ibuprofen is otherwise known as isobutylphenyl propionic acid. Therefore, the option D is incorrect.

So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: We have to remember that the phenobarbitone is having a chemical formula ${C_{12}}{H_{12}}{N_2}{O_3}$ and is also known as phenobarbital and phenobarb. It is a medicine of barbiturate type. This medicine is commonly used to treat seizure in young children. This medicine can be used intravenously which means that it can be consumed orally or injected inside the muscle.