MCQ
An antipyretic is:
- AQuinine
- ✓Paracetamol
- CLuminal
- DPiperazine
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Paracetamol
An antipyretic reduces the body temperature.
Paracetamol is also known as acetaminophen.
Chemically it is named as $N-$acetyl$-p-$aminophenol $\text{(APAP)}.$
It is used to reduce the pain and fever. Thus, it is an antipyretic.
Paracetamol is also known as acetaminophen.
Chemically it is named as $N-$acetyl$-p-$aminophenol $\text{(APAP)}.$
It is used to reduce the pain and fever. Thus, it is an antipyretic.
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