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Which one of the following is not a matching pair of a drug and its category ?
A
Amphetamines $-$ stimulant
B
Lysergic acid dimethyl amide $-$ narcotic
C
Heroin $-$ psychotropic
D
Benzodiazepam $-$ pain killer
(AIIMS-2004) (AIIMS-2008)
Solution
Amphetamine is pap pill/antisleep drug which stimulates $CNS$. Lysergic acid diethylamide $(LSD)$ is the most potent hallucinogen. Benzodiazepam is a sedative which switches of the $CNS$ and is antianxiety. Heroin is a psychotropic drug which acts on the brain and alters behavior, consciousness and capacity of perception.
Standard 12
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