Question

Which of the following drugs are analgesic? This question has multiple correct options
A. Sulphaguanidine
B. Paludrine
C. Analgin
D. lodex

Answer 1

Hint: Drugs are the chemical compounds that can change the way our body and mind work. They include participation in medicine. There are several types of drugs. For example, analgesic, antiseptic, antipyretic, anesthetic etc.
Complete step by step answer:
Analgesic: an analgesic is a chemical compound that can be used to stop the pain. Analgesic compounds act on the peripheral or central nervous systems. Among the given options, analgen and iodex are analgesics. Analgin is the market name of metamizole which is an analgesic as well as an antipyretic (fever reducer).
Iodex is also used as an analgesic widely for pain reliefs.

So, the correct options are, C and D.

Additional information:
let us understand a few basic terms:
Antiseptic: an antiseptic is a chemical compound that can be used to clean wounds to stop the infection. Whenever there is a wound on our body, the inner sensitive layers of skins and blood vessels are exposed to air and the surroundings. If and when this open wound comes in contact with an unsanitary surface. This could give a direct passage for vegetative pathogens that may enter the body. These pathogens cause the infections mentioned above. Hence, the use of an antiseptic is very important.
Disinfectant: similar to antiseptics, disinfectants also perform the task of cleaning. But instead of working on only the surface of the body, it can also be used to clean external surfaces. Disinfectants are often distinguished from sterilant by having reduced effectiveness against dormant bacterial endospores.

Note: Phenol is used for the disinfection of the skin and it also helps to relieve itching. Other applications of phenol include being used as an analgesic and an anesthetic. In the surgical treatment of ingrown toenails, the use of phenol is so prominent that the process is termed as penalization.