COMEDK · Chemistry · 32. Chemistry in Everyday Life
A drug that is antipyretic as well as analgesic is
- A chloroquine
- B penicilline
- C paracetamol
- D chloropromazine hydrochloride
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Correct Answer
(C) paracetamol
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Detailed explanation
Analgesic drugs are used in relieving pain while antipyretic drugs are used to control fever. Paracetamol is widely used as an antipyretics as well as analgesics.
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