Norpethidine produced as a metabolite of pethidine is responsible for the following effect: A. Euphoria B. Excitement C. Analgesia D. Respiratory depression

Norpethidine produced as a metabolite of pethidine is
responsible for the following effect:
A. Euphoria
B. Excitement
C. Analgesia
D. Respiratory depression
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B. Excitement
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