- I. Atropine is used in ophthalmology to dilate the pupil (mydriasis) for eye examination or treatment. (I-C) - II. Ether (specifically diethyl ether) was historically a widely used general anesthetic. While not typically a local anesthetic in modern use, among the given options and based on elimination after confirming others, it is linked to anaesthesia. (II-A) - III. Nitro-glycerine is a vasodilator used to relieve angina (chest pain) by relaxing blood vessels, commonly associated with heart trouble. (III-B) - IV. Pyrethrin is a natural insecticide derived from chrysanthemum flowers, widely used in products for controlling insects like mosquitoes. (IV-D)
Match List I (Drugs / Chemicals) with List II (Their uses) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II (Drugs / Chemicals) (Their uses) I. Atropine C) Dilation of pupil II. Ether A) Local anaesthesia III. Nitro-glycerine B) Heart trouble IV. Pyrethrin D) Mosquito control Codes:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1999 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Principles of Disease Treatment: Pharmacology (Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals))
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