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Which of the following may be used as antipyretic as well as analgesic?
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Answer:
A
Solution:
Aspirin acts as both an antipyretic (fever reducer) and analgesic (pain reliever).
It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, which controls pain and body temperature.
Hence, it is commonly used for headache, fever, and body pain.
Chloroform is an anesthetic, not used for fever or pain relief.
Codeine and Morphine are only analgesics (painkillers).
They do not reduce fever, so they are not antipyretic.
Thus, only aspirin has both properties.
Correct Answer: (A) Aspirin
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