Question

Mala-D was developed by
(a)CDRI Dehradun
(b)Central narcotic institute National
(c)Central drug research Institute Lucknow
(d)Central narcotic research Institute Hyderabad

Answer 1

Hint: Mala-D is a contraceptive pill prepared by the institute situated in the winter capital of Uttarakhand which is related to the production of the drugs and the medicines including the contraceptive pills.

Complete answer:
Mala- D is a drug used for contraception to prevent pregnancy and also in the treatment of irregular periods. Mala- D is developed by CDRI Dehradun. These contraceptive pills are taken after 72 hours of the unprotected copulation to avoid pregnancy. It is mainly composed of Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel chemical substances that are the substitutes of the female hormones estrogen and progestin.

Additional Information:
 -Mala- D helps in preventing the release of the egg and its fertilization by sperm.
-Mala- D helps in avoiding pregnancy at least for three years.
-It is also used in the treatment of thrombosis and embolism.
-Mala- D is also used in the treatment of acne as well.
-It can be taken to reduce the heavy bleeding during menstruation due to uterine fibroids.
-It also offers relief pain related to endometriosis.
-Mala- d is not prescribed to take when the person is already suffering from high blood pressure.
-Other than Mala- d ovral l can be used as a substitute

So, the correct answer is, ‘CDRI Dehradun.’

Note: Mala- D also makes the cervical secretion thick which prevents the sperm from entering through the cervix to reach the egg. Mala-N is a Combined Oral Contraceptive drug that consists of two hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. CDRI stands for Central Drug Research Institute.