Question

Which statement about aspirin is not true?
(a) Aspirin belong to narcotic analgesics
(b) It is effective in relieving pain
(c) It has antiblood clotting action
(d) It is a neurologically active drug

Answer 1

Explanation:

Aspirin belong to the class of non-narcotic analgesics. Aspirin inhibits the synthesis of chemicals known as prostaglandins which stimulate inflammation in the tissue and cause pain. It is effective in relieving skeletal pain such as that due to arthritis. It has many other effects such as reducing fever (antipyretic) and preventing platelet coagulation. Because of its anti blood clotting action, aspirin finds use in prevention of heart attacks. Aspirin is a neurologically active drug.

Answer 2

Option (a) Aspirin belongs to narcotic analgesic

Step by step explanation:

• Aspirin is a NSAID, Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug
• They have anti inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. It is called nonnarcotic, nonopiod drugs because unlike morphine it does not produce physical dependence or abuse liability.
• They act peripherally on peripheral pain mechanism and centrally to raise the pain threshold.
• Aspirin inhibits synthesis of PGI2 and TXA2. This causes anti platelet aggregation action Hence they have antiblood clotting action.