Question

Explain the following and give one example for each:

1. Broad spectrum antibiotics

2. Antipyretics

3. Anti-oxidants    

Answer 1

1. Broad spectrum antibiotics : Antibiotics which kill or inhibit a wide range of Gram-positive and Cram-negative bacteria and called broad spectrum antibiotics. Example: Chloroamphicol.
2. Antipyretics: Chemicals, which are used to bring down the body temperature during high fever, are called antipyretics. Example: Paracetamol, Aspirin, etc.
3. Anti-oxidants : Those molecules, which inhibit the oxidation of other molecules, are called anti-oxidants. Example: Thiols, Ascorbic acid, etc.