As compared to morphine, methadone is -: (A) Superior analgesic and inferior hypnotic, (B) Superior hypnotic and inferior analgesic, (C) Superior analgesic and superior hypnotic, (D) Inferior analgenic and inferior hypnotic
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Superior analgesic and inferior hypnotic I mg of methadone can be substituted for 4 mg of morphine. Methadone is less hypnotic than morphine (sedative action is less intense).