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Which one of the following is employed as antihistamine?

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Brompheniramine
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Chloramphenicol
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Serotonin
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Norethindrone.
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Solution

The correct option is A Brompheniramine
Synthetic drugs, brompheniramine (Dimetapp) and terfenadine (Seldane), act as antihistamines. Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Norethindrone is an example of synthetic progesterone derivative most widely used as antifertility drug. Serotonin is employed as tranquilizer.

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