In addition to being a pain killer, Aspirin is also a/an

Antipyretic

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Anticoagulant

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Tranquilizer

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Antipyretic
Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). This drug is commonly used as a painkiller to treat minor pains like a headache, toothache, etc. Apart from this, it is also used to treat fever (antipyretic) and inflammation (anti-inflammatory). It is also used as a blood thinner.

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