Q12 / 92 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which one of the following types of drugs reduces fever ?

  • A
    Analgesic
  • Correct answer
    B
    Antipyretic
  • C
    Antibiotic
  • D
    Tranquiliser

Solution

Analgesic is a painkiller, Antibiotic is anti badoial, Tranquiliser is Anti-panic or inhibits anxiety.
An antipyretic is a drug which is responsible for lowering the temperature of the feverish organism to normal but has no effect on normal temperature states.

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

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