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What are antipyretics? Give the name and structure of an antipyretic.


The chemical substances which are used to lower the temperature of the body in high fever are called antipyretics. Examples : paracetamol, phenacetin etc.


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How do antipyretic and analgesic compounds help in cases of common sickness ? Give an example for each.

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What are antiseptics? Give example of an antiseptic compound.

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Why should aspirin cannot be taken on an empty stomach? What does it contain chemically? Draw its structure.

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Why is it essential to test the patients for “allergy to penicillin”, before it is administered?

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Long Answer Type

Define the following and given one example of each:
(i) Anti-histamines
(ii) Disinfectants
(iii) Antacids.

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Describe the following with example in each case:
(i) Antioxidants.
(ii) Biodegradable detergents.

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State the function along with one example each of:
(i) Antihistamines,      (ii) Antioxidants

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Explain antipyretics and analgesics, and give one example of each.

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Describe the following with example in each case:
(i) Preservatives
(ii) Tranquilizers.

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