- Narcotic drugs primarily act on the central nervous system to relieve pain and induce sleepiness. They carry a high risk of dependence and addiction. - Morphine is a potent opioid agonist and is used for severe pain relief. - Diazepam is a benzodiazepine, used for anxiety and muscle spasms. - Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used for pain and inflammation. - Mestranol is a synthetic estrogen, used in hormonal contraceptives.
Which of the following is a branded narcotic drug?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Principles of Disease Treatment: Pharmacology (Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals))
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