2001 AIPMT Human Health and DiseaseDrugs and their Effects Medium Question 114 of 121 in Human Health and Disease

Which one of the following is correct match

A Reserpine – Tranquilliser
B Cocaine – Opiate narcotic
C Morphine – Hallucinogenic
D Bhang – Analgesic

The answer is A.

Solution

Reserpine, obtained from the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina, lowers blood pressure and calms the mind; it is a tranquilliser. Correctly matched.
Cocaine (from Erythroxylum coca) is a stimulant, not an opiate.
Morphine (from the opium poppy) is an opiate narcotic and a strong analgesic, not a hallucinogen.
Bhang (from Cannabis) is a hallucinogen, not an analgesic.
So the correct match is reserpine – tranquilliser.

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