Question

Low level of noradrenaline is the cause of depression. What type of drugs are needed to cure this problem ? Name two drugs.

Answer 1

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.

Iproniazid and phenelzine are two such drugs.