Sleep inducing drugs are called:

 # Sleep inducing drugs are called:

A. Hypnotic

B. Tranquilizers

C. Sedatives

D. Emetics

The correct answer is A. Hypnotic.

Hypnotics are medications used to induce, extend, or improve the quality of sleep, and to reduce wakefulness during sleep. The most commonly used hypnotics include benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BzRAs), antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, and melatonin (or melatonin receptor agonists).