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(B) Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the plant $Erythroxylum$ 	ext{ coca}.It acts by interfering with the transport of the neurotransmitter d

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(B) Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the plant $Erythroxylum$ 	ext{ coca}.It acts by interfering with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the synaptic cleft.By blocking the reuptake of dopamine, it leads to an accumulation of dopamine in the synapse, which causes a potent stimulating action on the central nervous system, producing a sense of euphoria and increased energy.

Which of the following drugs interferes with the transport of the neurotransmitter dopamine?

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