Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a widely used medication. A) Aspirin is a non-narcotic analgesic and an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug). Narcotic analgesics are typically derived from opium (like morphine) and act on opioid receptors. Therefore, the statement that aspirin belongs to narcotic analgesics is false. B) Aspirin is an effective analgesic (pain reliever) and is used for mild to moderate pain relief. This statement is true. C) Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation and is used as an anti-platelet agent to reduce the risk of blood clots. This statement is true. D) Aspirin acts on the body to reduce pain and fever, affecting pathways involving the nervous system (though its primary mechanism is peripheral inhibition of COX enzymes). Calling it neurologically active is broadly true in that it affects nerve-related sensations like pain. Since the question asks for the statement that is not true, statement A is clearly false.
Which statement about aspirin is not true?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2013 · Topic: Food Preservation, Nutrition, Medicine, etc. (Chemistry of Common Medicines: Analgesics, Antipyretics, Antacids, Antiseptics, Disinfectants)
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Answer: A. Aspirin belongs to narcotic analgesics.
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