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Name a drug used in mental depression.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Condition**: The question asks for a drug used in the treatment of mental depression. Mental depression is a psychological condition that affects mood and behavior. 2. **Understand the Class of Drugs**: There are various classes of drugs used to treat mental depression. One prominent class is tranquilizers, which are designed to help manage anxiety, tension, and depression. 3. **List Examples of Drugs**: Some examples of drugs that are used to treat mental depression include: - **Phenelzine**: This is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that helps in controlling depression and hypertension. ...
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ICSE-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-EXERCISE (PART - II (DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS))
  1. What are the main constituents of dettol ?

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  2. Name the medicine which can be used both as an analgesic as well as an...

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  3. Name a drug used in mental depression.

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  4. What type of drug is chloramphenicol ?

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  5. Give an example of sulfa drug.

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  6. Define a tranquillizer.

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  7. Write the formula and IUPAC name of aspirin. Why it should not be take...

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  8. Mention two important uses of sulfanilic acid.

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  9. Name one medicinal compound each that is used to treat hypertension.

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  10. Name one medicinal compound each that is used to treat general body pa...

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  11. State an example and function of the following: wide spectrum antibiot...

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  12. Why is biothional added to toilet soap ?

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  13. Give an example of narcotic which is used as an analgesic.

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  14. List two major classes of antibiotics with an example of each class.

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  15. What are antiseptics ? Give an example.

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  16. Define tranquillizers and give one example.

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  17. Soap is a weak antiseptic. What may be added to soaps to improve its a...

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  18. Describe and illustrate with an example, a detergent.

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  19. Describe the following, giving a suitable example: Antioxidants

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  20. Name a food preservative which is most commonly used by food producers...

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