Pharmacology Drug Concepts Match
Match the column:
| TABLE-I (Category) | TABLE-II (Definition) |
|---|---|
| 1. Prodrug | (a) Chemo toxic in body |
| 2. Lethal synthesis | (b) Cure by suggestion |
| 3. Placebo | (c) Inactive → active |
| 4. Orphan drug | (d) Rare disease drug |
| 5. Nootropic drug | (e) Enhances learning/brain |
- 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d, 5-e
- 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b, 5-e
- 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d, 5-e
- 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d, 5-e — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d, 5-e
- Prodrug (1-c): Inactive drug converted to active form in the body. E.g. Hetacillin → Ampicillin; Prontosil → Sulfanilamide.
- Lethal synthesis (2-a): Less active drug converted to more toxic metabolite inside the body (like chemotherapy gone wrong). E.g. Parathion → Paraoxon; Fluoroacetic acid → Fluorocitrate.
- Placebo (3-b): Vehicle for cure by suggestion; pharmacologically inert substance producing psychological benefit. Latin: 'I shall be pleasing'.
- Orphan drug (4-d): Useful for rare disease conditions; no commercial expectation of recovering development costs; may be life-saving but not commercially available. E.g. Acetylcysteine.
- Nootropic drug (5-e): Drugs that affect intellect; claimed to enhance learning, increase brain resistance to stress, stimulate brain metabolism. E.g. Piracetam.
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