# Sleep inducing drugs are called:
A. Hypnotic
B. Tranquilizers
C. Sedatives
D. Emetics
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).
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