Chemistry In Everyday Life - Class 12 Medical Chemistry - Extra Questions

Explain the following term with one suitable example:
Analgesics

Analgesics are chemical compounds which are used in relieving pain. Analgesics relieve pain by acting on central nervous system or on peripheral pain mechanism, without significantly affecting consciousness. There are two types of analgesics:
Narcotics - e.g., Morphine, cocaine, heroin
Non-narcotics - e.g., Aspirin, ibuprofen , etc.


Name two narcotics which are used as analgesics.

Morphine and codeine are used as analgesics.


Class 12 Medical Chemistry Extra Questions