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Question
Which of the following are sulpha drugs?
(i) Sulphapyridine
(ii) Prontosil
(iii) Salvarsan
(iv) Nardil
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Solution
(i) Sulphapyridine
(ii) Prontosil
Explanation:
(i) Sulphapyridine is a sulphonamide antibacterial drug.
(ii) Prontosil is also called sulphamidochrysoidine.
(iii) Salvarsan is arsenic-based antibacterial drug.
(iv) Nardil is an antidepressant drug.
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