Question

Which of the following is a constituent of Brompton’s Cocktail ? A. Morphine
B. Cocaine
C. Chlorpromazine
D. Alcohol
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A and B Only
• B. A, B and D Only
• C. B, C and D Only
• D. A, B, C and D Only

Hint:

Brompton cocktail = Morphine + Cocaine + Alcohol (classical formulation).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Brompton’s cocktail is a traditional analgesic mixture used in palliative care, especially for severe cancer pain.

Step 1: Core components.
The classical Brompton’s cocktail includes:
• Morphine – for pain relief
• Cocaine – stimulant and mood enhancer
• Alcohol – solvent and sedative effect

Step 2: Evaluating Chlorpromazine (C).
Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic drug and not a standard component of Brompton’s cocktail.

Step 3: Final evaluation.
Thus, correct constituents are A, B, and D. Final Conclusion:
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).