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Which of the following analgesics have antipyretic properties?(a) Aspirin(b) Heroin(c) Codeine(d) MarijuanaThis question was posed to me during an interview.This interesting question is from Therapeutic Action of Different Classes of Drugs in section Chemistry in Everyday Life of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT option is (a) Aspirin

The BEST I can EXPLAIN: Aspirin is 2-acetoxybenzoic acid, is a non-addictive drug that blocks the production of prostaglandins and relive pain and inflammation. It also has the effect of lowering the body temperature during fever (ANTIPYRETIC) and PREVENTING platelet coagulation.


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