Question

Which statement about aspirin is not true?
(a) Aspirin belongs to narcotic analgesics
(b) it is effective in relieving pain
(c) it has antiblood clotting action
(d) It is a neurologically active drug

Answer 1

Aspirin can be prepared as follows

Aspirin inhibits the synth.is of compounds known as prostaglandins which stimulate inflammation in the tissues and cause pain. So, it is effective in relieving pain.
Beside this, aspirin has many other effects such as reducing fever (antipyretic) and preventing blood platelet coagulation. Because of this anti-blood clotting action, it is widely used to prevent heart attacks. It dosses not make a person addictive non-narcotic drug.