Q35 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2020 (10 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

Paracetamol is

A
antiseptic drug
Correct answer
B
antipyretic drug
C
antihistamin drug
D
antibiotic drug

Solution

Paracetamol is an antipyretic drug. It is used to lower the body temperature. It has the following structure:

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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