Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

The correct answer is Option (4) → A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III.

Let us go through each term and substance in detail to better understand how they match:

A. Antibiotic → Salvarsan (IV)

Antibiotics are substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and treat bacterial infections. They target specific bacterial processes and are not effective against viruses.

Salvarsan (Arsphenamine) was one of the first antibiotics developed in the early 20th century. It was widely used to treat syphilis before the discovery of penicillin. Though technically not the modern type of antibiotic (like penicillin), it paved the way for future antibiotic development.

B. Analgesic → Aspirin (II)

Analgesics are pain-relieving drugs. They help alleviate pain without causing loss of consciousness.

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a widely used analgesic. It also has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties. Aspirin is often used to treat headaches, muscle pain, arthritis, and even as a preventive measure against heart attacks due to its blood-thinning properties.

C. Antiseptic → Furacine (I)

Antiseptics are chemical agents applied to living tissues to prevent or reduce the risk of infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.

Furacine, also known as Nitrofurazone, is an antiseptic commonly used for treating wounds and burns. It is effective against bacterial infections and is applied topically to prevent bacterial growth in skin injuries.

D. Tranquilizer → Iproniazid (III)

Tranquilizers are drugs that reduce anxiety, stress, and tension. They act on the central nervous system to promote relaxation or calmness.

Iproniazid was originally developed as a treatment for tuberculosis but was later found to have mood-enhancing properties. It became one of the first antidepressants and was categorized as a tranquilizer due to its calming effects on patients with depression.