As compared to morphine, methadone is -
Superior analgesic and inferior hypnotic
Superior hypnotic and inferior analgesic
Superior analgesic and superior hypnotic
Inferior analgenic and inferior hypnotic
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).