Which one of the following types of drugs reduces fever ?
A
Tranquiliser
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B
Antibiotic
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C
Antipyretic
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D
Analgesic
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Solution
The correct option is C Antipyretic Non-narcotic (non-addictive) analgesics drugs are effective in relieving skeletal pain such as that due to arthritis. These drugs have many other effects such as reducing fever (antipyretic) and preventing platelet coagulation. Because of its anti blood clotting action, aspirin finds use in prevention of heart attacks.
Aspirin and paracetamol belong to the class of non-narcotic analgesics. Aspirin is the most familiar example. Aspirin inhibits the synthesis of chemicals known as prostaglandins which stimulate inflammation in the tissue and cause pain.