Paracetamol is a/an

Question

Paracetamol is a/an (A) antimalarial (B) antipyretic (C) analgesic (D) both 2 and 3

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Paracetamol is both analgesic and antipyretic (option B). It is used to relieve headaches and mild pains, thus acting as an analgesic. It has less pain relieving activity when compared to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is also used to reduce fever. So, it is an antipyretic.

Q. Paracetamol is a/an

antimalarial

antipyretic

analgesic

both 2 and 3

Paracetamol is both analgesic and antipyretic (option B). It is used to relieve headaches and mild pains, thus acting as an analgesic. It has less pain relieving activity when compared to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is also used to reduce fever. So, it is an antipyretic.