The drug used to reduce fever is known as (A) Antacid (B) Analgesic�

1.	The drug used to reduce fever is known as (A) Antacid (B) Analgesic (C) Anti-pyretic (D) Anti-biotic
Answer» Correct Answer is: (C) Anti-pyretic • The antipyretic analgesics are so named because they combine an analgesic action with the ability to lower body temperature in fever (pyrexia). • In fact, most drugs in this group combine analgesic and antipyretic properties with anti-inflammatory properties. • Paracetamol is a widely available pain-relieving drug.

The drug used to reduce fever is known as (A) Antacid (B) Analgesic (C) Anti-pyretic (D) Anti-biotic

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Correct Answer is: (C) Anti-pyretic

• The antipyretic analgesics are so named because they combine an analgesic action with the ability to lower body temperature in fever (pyrexia).

• In fact, most drugs in this group combine analgesic and antipyretic properties with anti-inflammatory properties.

• Paracetamol is a widely available pain-relieving drug.