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Which of the following is an Analgesic?


A

Novalgin

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B

Penicillin

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C

Streptomycin

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D

Chloromycetin

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Solution

The correct option is A

Novalgin


The correct option is A.

Explanation for Correct option:

  1. Painkillers, or a class of medications used to relieve pain, are referred to as analgesics.
  2. Novalgin is a non-narcotic analgesic that comprises the sodium salt of metamizole.

Explanation for Incorrect options:

Option B:

Penicillin is an antimicrobial that is used to treat rheumatic fever.

Option C:

Streptomycin is a kind of antibiotic.

Option D:

Chloromycetin is a kind of antibiotic.

Final answer: Novalgin Is an analgesic.


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