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Question
Match the medicines given in Column I with their use given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Ranitidine | (a) Tranquilizer |
| (ii) Furacine | (b) Antibiotic |
| (iii) Phenelzine | (c) Antihistamine |
| (iv) Chloramphenicol | (d) Antiseptic |
| (e) Antifertility drug |
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Solution
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Ranitidine | (c) Antihistamine |
| (ii) Furacine | (d) Antiseptic |
| (iii) Phenelzine | (a) Tranquilizer |
| (iv) Chloramphenicol | (b) Antibiotic |
Explanation:
(i) Ranitidine It prevents the interaction of histamine with the receptors present in the stomach wall. Thus, it controls the secretion of \[\ce{HCl}\] and pepsin in stomach.
(ii) Furacine Furacine is an antiseptic. It can be applied to the living tissues to kill or to prevent the growth of microorganisms.
(iii) Phenelzine It is also known as Nardil. Its structure is
It is used to treat depression.
(iv) Chloramphenicol It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It can be given orally in case of typhoid,- acute fever, dysentery, certain urinary infections, meningitis and pneumonia.
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