Low level of noradrenaline is the cause of depression.

Question:

Low level of noradrenaline is the cause of depression. What types of drugs are needed to cure this problem? Name two drugs.

Solution:

Anti-depressant drugs are needed to counteract the effect of depression. These drugs inhibit enzymes catalysing the degradation of the neurotransmitter, noradrenaline. As a result, the important neurotransmitter is slowly metabolised and then it can activate its receptor for longer periods of time.

Two anti-depressant drugs are:

(i) Iproniazid

(ii) Phenelzine

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