Q. What is the common name of analgesic and antipyretic drug acetylsalicylic acid?
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Correct Answer: (B)
Aspirin
Explanation: Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.
While in humans much of it is attributable to diet, a substantial part is synthesized endogenously.
Explanation by: Monu Rathod
Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.
While in humans much of it is attributable to diet, a substantial part is synthesized endogenously.
While in humans much of it is attributable to diet, a substantial part is synthesized endogenously.