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.
(a) Aspirin: It acts as antipyretic and analgesic. It brings down fever and acts as a pain killer.
(b) Penicillin: It acts as antibiotic. It kills microorganisms causing disease.
(c) Phenacetin: It acts as Antipyretic and analgesic. It brings down fever and acts as a pain killer.
(d) Morphine: It acts as narcotics. It is a strong analgesic i.e., pain-reliever.
(e) Analgin: It acts as antipyretic and analgesic. It brings down fever and acts as a pain-killer.
(f) Laminal: It is tranquilizer. It is given to mental patients to reduce anxiety.
(g) Seconal: It is tranquilizer. It is given to mental patients to reduce anxiety.
(h) Streptomycin: It is an antibiotic and is used to kill micro-organism causing disease.
Describe the following with suitable examples of chemicals:
(i) Antipyretics
(ii) Antiseptics
(iii) Tranquilizers
(iv) Wide spectrum antibiotics
What is the difference between local and general anaesthetics? Name one chemical used in each case.
How are antiseptics distinguished from disinfectants? Give two examples of each of the substances.
Give one important use of each of the following:
(i) Bithional
(ii) Chloroamphenicol
(iii) Streptomycin
(iv) Paracetamol.
