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Chemistry in Everyday Life
Low level of noradrenaline is the cause of depression. What type of drugs are needed to cure this problem? Name two drugs.
The level of noradrenaline is low for some reason, then the signal -sending activity becomes low, and the person suffers from depression. In such situations antidepressant drugs are required. These drugs inhibit the enzymes which catalyse the degradation of noradrenaline. Iproniazid and phenelzine are two such drugs.
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What is drug?
Name the macro-molecules that are chosen as drug targets.
Why should not medicines be taken without consulting doctors?
Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.
What are the main constitutents of dettol?
What is tincture of iodine? What is its use?
What are food preservatives?
Name the sweetening agent used in the preparation of sweet for a diabetic patient.
Why should not medicines be taken without consulting doctors?
Explain why sweetener is predicted to become great commercial success.
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