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Which of the following compounds does not inhibit the enzymes which catalyse the degradation of noradrenaline?(a) Citalopram(b) Terfenadine(c) Iproniazid(d) PhenelzineThe question was posed to me during an online exam.This interesting question is from Therapeutic Action of Different Classes of Drugs in section Chemistry in Everyday Life of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right OPTION is (b) Terfenadine

For explanation: Low LEVELS of noradrenaline in the BODY REDUCES the signal-sending activity of neurons and lead to depression. Citalopram, iproniazid and phenelzine are antidepressants that INHIBIT the catalysis of the degradation of noradrenaline and helps treat depression.



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