Match the medicines given in Column I with their use given in Column II.

(i) Ranitidine – (c) Antihistamine


Histamines are nitrogenous compounds found inside human tissues which cause dilation of capillaries, contraction of some muscles and are released during allergic reactions. Thus antihistamines are those medicines which suppress these allergic symptoms.


Ranitidine(C13H22N4O3S popularly known as Zantac) is used as antihistamines to suppress or to narrow the blood vessels or any of the relating effects which are caused during an allergic reaction.



Rantidine


(ii) Furacine - (d) Antiseptic


Furacine (C6H6N4O4) is another nitrogenous organic compound is used as an antiseptic. It works by killing bacteria or any other microorganisms by stopping their outgrowth. It is also used to treat infected skin burns.



Furacine


(iii) Phenelzine – (a) Tranquilizers


Tranquilizers are basically drugs which are used for treatment of anxiety, tension, fear or any disturbance of mind and helps in sleeping.


Phenelzine (C8H12N2) or Nardil is therefore an antidepressant or a tranquilizer as it helps in restoring the balance of neurotransmitters in our brain.



(iv) Chloramphenicol – (b) Antibiotic


Antibiotics are powerful medicines which are used to kill bacteria or inhibit their growth. Thus they help in fighting bacterial infections.


Chloramphenicol (C11H12Cl2N2O5) is also an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in the alternative treatment of meningitis, typhoid, dysentery, pneumonia. Along with that it is also used as an eye ointment for conjunctivitis.


Chloramphenicol


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