Question

Examples of antipyretics are:
(This question has multiple correct options)
A.Paracetamol
B.Morphine
C.Barbituric acid
D.Para-amino phenol

Answer 1

Hint: To answer this question, we should first understand the meaning of antipyretic. We should know that antipyretic is a substance that reduces fever.

Step by step answer:
To answer this question, we will discuss each option. We will know about the action of each option.
So, first we will discuss paracetamol. We should know that paracetamol's other name is acetaminophen. We use paracetamol to treat pain and fever. So, from this we can say that paracetamol is an antipyretics drug. Means this is the drug that we used to treat pain and fever.
Now, we will discuss morphine. We use morphine to treat severe pain. Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how our body feels and responds to pain. So, we can say that it is not an antipyretic drug.
Barbituric acid: We should know that it is an odourless powder. We use barbituric acid in the form of Barbiturates. We should know that they are used as hypnotics, sedatives, anticonvulsants and anesthetics, although they are probably most familiar as 'sleeping pills'.
Para-amino-phenol: We should know that para-amino-phenol is an organic compound with the formula ${{H}_{2}}N{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{4}}OH$. Typically, it is available as a white powder. We should know that it is mainly used in the manufacture of antipyretic analgesic paracetamol. So, we can say that para-amino-phenol is not used directly to treat fever. But it is used in the manufacturing of paracetamol to treat fever. So, this is not the correct option.
So, from the above discussion we can say that there is only one option present which is used as an antipyretic drug and that is paracetamol in option A.

Note: We should be careful in excessive use of drugs such as paracetamol. We should know that paracetamol poisoning, , is caused by excessive use of the medication paracetamol. If a person took the overdose of paracetamol then the person will have abdominal pain, or nausea. After that there will be yellowish skin, blood clotting problems occur as a result of liver failure. Additional complications may include kidney failure, pancreatitis, low blood sugar, and lactic acidosis.