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Chemistry in Everyday Life — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

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What are analgesics? Explain their mode of action.
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Answer

Analgesics:
  • Drugs which give relief from pain are called analgesics.
    e.g. Aspirin, paracetamol
  • Most of the analgesics are anti-inflammatory drugs, which kill pain by reducing inflammation or swelling.

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