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Standard XII
Chemistry
Analgesics
Antipyretics ...
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Antipyretics are used to:

A
Relieve pain
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Bring down body temperature
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To kill micro-organisms
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To relieve from anxiety
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Solution

The correct option is B Bring down body temperature
The chemicals that are used to bring down body temperature in high fever, are called antipyretics. Eg. Paracetamol, Aspirin

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