JEE Main 2020 — Chemistry in Everyday Life Question with Solution
JEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 2)
Question
Match the following drugs with their therapeutic actions:
| (i) | Ranitidine | (a) | Antidepressant |
| (ii) | Nardil (Phenelzine) | (b) | Antibiotic |
| (iii) | Chloramphenicol | (c) | Antihistamine |
| (iv) | Dimetane (Brompheniramine) | (d) | Antacid |
| (e) | Analgesic |
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Step-by-step explanation
We know that drugs help us diagnose and cure numerous illnesses. But any drug consumed by humans can actually have two kinds of effects - therapeutic effects and side effects. The goal is to prescribe the ideal drug, the one that only has a therapeutic effect.
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