Chemistry : Chemistry in Everyday Life

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

Explain the term target molecules or drug targets as used in medicinal chemsitry.

With the help of examples, explain how do following type of drugs functions?
(i) Analgesics
(ii) Antacids
(iii) Antifertility drugs

Amino acid serine, aspartic acid and phenylalanine are present on the active site of an enzyme. Explain which forces may be involved in bonding the drug to the enzyme if the drug inhibits the holding of the substrate on the active site of the enzyme.

Chlordiazepoxide belongs to which category of drug?

Which forces are involved in holding the drugs to the active site of enzyme.

What kind of medicines are given to patients of shattered confidence?