Which of the following is used for lowering blood pressure?

Reserpine

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Morphine

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Diethyl ether

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Cocaine

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Solution

The correct option is A Reserpine
Reserpine is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to treat severe agitation in patients with mental disorders. Reserpine is in a class of medications called rauwolfia alkaloids. It works by slowing down the activity of the nervous system, causing the heartbeat to slow down and the blood vessels to relax.

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