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Explain the following with examples : (a) Antipyretics (b) Analgesics |
Answer» Solution :(a) Antipyretics. These are the substances used to lower the temperature of the body in high fever. Most common antipyretics are (i) aspirin (acetyl salicylic ACID), (ii) paracetamol (4-acetamidophenol) and (iii) PHENACETIN. Their structures are given below :  (B) Analgesics. These are medicines used to relieve PAINS. Aspirin and some other antipyretics are also used as analgesics. For example, MORPHINE, codeine, heroin , marijuana. These are knownto be habit forming. |
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