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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

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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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
In case of low level of neurotransmitter, . noradrenaline, tranquilizer (antidepressant) drugs are required because low levels of noradrenaline leads to depression. These drugs inhibit the enzymes which catalyse the degradation of noradrenaline. If the enzyme is inhibited, noradrenaline is slowly metabolized and can activate its receptor for longer periods of time thereby reducing depression. Two important drugs are iproniazid and phenylzine.