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If a person is suffering from a deficiency of nor-adrenaline, what kind of drug can be suggested?


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Antihistamine

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Antidepressant

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Anti-inflammatory

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Analgesic

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Solution

The correct option is B

Antidepressant


Explanation for the correct option:

Noradrenaline is also known as non-epinephrine.

  • It plays an important role in your body's “flight-or-fight” response.
  • A low level of noradrenaline is the cause of depression. Anti-depressant drugs are needed to cure this problem. They inhibit enzymes that catalyze noradrenaline degradation.
  • Hence, the metabolism of noradrenaline is slowed down and the neurotransmitter can activate its receptor for longer periods of time.

Types of drugs

  1. Anti-inflammatory- It is used to relieve pain but can be addictive(must be used in a prescribed amount).
  2. Anti-depressants- It is used to treat clinical depression in adults. People with depression may be prescribed a class of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). These drugs raise levels of norepinephrine and serotonin, another neurotransmitter, in the brain.
  3. Antihistamine- It is used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis, and reactions to insect bites or stings.
  4. Analgesic- Used as pain killer.Analgesics are a class of medications designed specifically to relieve pain. They include acetaminophen (Tylenol), which is available over the counter (OTC).

Final Answer: Hence, the correct answer is option B.


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