How do antipyretic and analgesic compounds help in cases of common sickness ? Give an example for each.
(i) Antipyretic depresses the body temperature in the case of high fevers for example Paracetamol.
(ii) An analgesic releases body pain examples: Aspirin, Butazolidine.
Why is it essential to test the patients for “allergy to penicillin”, before it is administered?
Why should aspirin cannot be taken on an empty stomach? What does it contain chemically? Draw its structure.
Define the following and given one example of each:
(i) Anti-histamines
(ii) Disinfectants
(iii) Antacids.
Describe the following with example in each case:
(i) Antioxidants.
(ii) Biodegradable detergents.