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Question
Which of the following are antidepressants?
(i) Iproniazid
(ii) Phenelzine
(iii) Equanil
(iv) Salvarsan
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Solution
(i) Iproniazid
(ii) Phenelzine
(iii) Equanil
Explanation:
(i) Iproniazid is a hydrazine drug used as an antidepressant.
(ii) Phenelzine is also known as Nardil. It is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder.
(iii) Equanil is used in controlling depression and hypertension.
(iv) Salvarsan is an antibacterial drug. It is used in the treatment of Syphilis.
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