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Low level of noradrenaline is the cause of depression. What type of drugs are needed to cure this problem? Name two drugs.

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Low level of noradrentitine is the cau'se of depression. This can be cured by using antidepressant drugs. They inhtbit the enzymes which catalyse the degradition of noradrenaline thereby activeting nocadrenaline receptor for longer periods of time. This counteracts depression. Tproniazid and phenelzine are examples of antidepressints.
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