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Question :  Which of the following is not an antipyretic ? (1) Aspirin (2) Paracetamol (3) Barbituric acid (4) Phenacetin Answer : In all above options the correct answer is “(3) Barbituric acid” Explanation of answer : antipyretics are those medicines or substances which are used to reduced fever or to control body temperature. common examples of antipyretic are Aspirin and paracetemol , the Phenacetin also come under this category because this is also used to remain body temperature normal level. But Barbituric acid is commonly used as sedatives (tranquilizer). […]