Question

Aspirin is an

• A. Analgesic
• B. Antipyretic
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

The antipyretic is the drug which is mainly used to reduce fever. Analgesic is the drugs which are used to reduce pain. Aspirin is an analgesic and antipyretic both because it is used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also used long-term to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. It is ineffective for those pains caused by muscle cramps, bloating, gastric distension, or acute skin irritation.

So, the correct answer is option C.