Q12 / 92 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life
Which one of the following types of drugs reduces fever ?
- AAnalgesic
- Correct answerBAntipyretic
- CAntibiotic
- DTranquiliser
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.
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'.