Which of the following is not an example of antipyretics?
Answer
Correct Answer : d ) Aspirin
Explanation :Antiseptics: Drugs used to kill the growth of unwanted microorganisms on a living tissue. Eg. Savlon, Dettol, etc.
Antipyretics: Drugs used to calm down the temperature of the body during a fever. Eg. Paracetamol, Novalgin, Analgin, etc
Antihistamines: Drugs used in control of Allergies. Eg. Brompheniramine, Terfenadine, etc.
Analgesics: Commonly known as pain killers. These are medications that relieve various kinds of pains- from headaches to injuries to arthritis. Eg. Asprin, Seridon, etc.
Hence, option (d) is correct.
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