Name one medicinal compound each that is used to treat (i) hypertension, (ii) general body pain.
Soap is a weak antiseptic. What may be added to soap to improve its antiseptic action?
How are antiseptics distinguished from disinfectants? Give two examples of each.
A drug which used to destroy diseases carrying microorganism by local application on skin, mucosa or cavities is called as antiseptic. For example dettol and tincture of iodine.
A drug which used to destroy microoraganism from floors, instruments etc. is called disinfectants. Example 0.2 percent solution of phenol or chlorine in the concentration of 0.2 to 0.4 ppm in aqueous solutions are disinfectants.