Question
Chemistry Question on Chemistry in Everyday Life
Which of the following is an antihistamine drug?
A
Chloropheniramine
B
Ciprofloxacin
C
Chloramphenicol
D
Chloroquine
Answer
Chloropheniramine
Explanation
Solution
Chlorpheniramine helps control the symptoms of colds or allergies. Chlorpheniramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine which is a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Chloropheniramine: antihistamine
Ciprofloxacin: **antibiotic **
Chloramphenicol: broad-spectrum antibiotic
Chloroquine: antimalarial.
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