Multiple choice

Which of the following is an antipyretic?

  1. Quinine

  2. Paracetamol

  3. Luminal

  4. Paprazine
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is primarily used as an antipyretic to reduce fever and as a mild analgesic for pain relief. Unlike quinine (antimalarial), luminal (barbiturate sedative), or paprazine, paracetamol directly reduces fever.

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