Question

What is the contribution of chemistry in the following field?

Medicines.

Answer 1

Medicines:

• Medicines are the chemical substances that are used to treat, cure or prevent disease.

The role of chemistry in the field of medicines are:

• In hospitals, medicines, and antiseptics, made of chemicals are used for curing patients.
• For example, ampicillin, paracetamol, and aspirin are used to treat infections.
• Some chemicals are used to perform various diagnostic tests such as blood tests, urine tests, etc.
• Chemicals like saccharine, and aspartame are artificial sweeteners used by diabetic patients.
• Antacids are chemical substances that are used to reduce the acidity of the stomach.