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Q: Which of the following is an analeptic drug?
  • A. Caffeine
  • B. Nikethamide
  • C. Cocaine
  • D. Amphetamine
Correct Answer: Option B - An analeptic is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. Eg - Nikethamide, Xanthine, ethamivan & amphetamines. Side effect - The drugs used (analeptics) as central nervous system (CNS) stimulants are capable of causing convulsions in doses just above those used therapeutically.
B. An analeptic is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. Eg - Nikethamide, Xanthine, ethamivan & amphetamines. Side effect - The drugs used (analeptics) as central nervous system (CNS) stimulants are capable of causing convulsions in doses just above those used therapeutically.

Explanations:

An analeptic is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. Eg - Nikethamide, Xanthine, ethamivan & amphetamines. Side effect - The drugs used (analeptics) as central nervous system (CNS) stimulants are capable of causing convulsions in doses just above those used therapeutically.