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What is paracetamol? What medicinal effect does it produce in the human body?


Paracetamol is an non-addictive analgesics drug.
Its chemical name is 4-hydroxy N-acetyl aniline. Its molecular formula is C
8H9NO2. Its structure is



It is the best antipyretics known. This is used tor lowering the body temperature during high fevers. It is also used as analgesic.
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How are antiseptics distinguished from disinfectants? Give two examples of each of the substances.

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What is the basic structure of a detergent?

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Describe the following with suitable examples of chemicals:
(i) Antipyretics
(ii) Antiseptics
(iii) Tranquilizers
(iv) Wide spectrum antibiotics

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Name the action of the following on the human body:
(a) Aspirin
(b) Penicillin
(c) Phenacetin
(d) Morphine
(e) Analgin
(f) Laminal
(g) Sarconal
(h) Streptomycin.

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What are narcotics?
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Give the structure of sulphadiazine. Mention its uses.

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What is the difference between local and general anaesthetics? Name one chemical used in each case.

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Explain what do you understand by pathogens. How can we control the microbial diseases?

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Give one important use of each of the following:
(i) Bithional        
(ii) Chloroamphenicol
(iii) Streptomycin
(iv) Paracetamol.

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