Explain how medicines are a boon to mankind. State the positive & nega

1.	Explain how medicines are a boon to mankind. State the positive & negative effects of medicines like aspirin and paracetamol.
Answer» Medicines are natural or synthetic substances which when taken in a living body, affects its functioning, and treats or prevents a disease. Aspirin Positive effect : 1. It is a medicine to treat pain, fever and inflammation. 2. Aspirin given shortly after a heart attack, may decrease risk of death. 3. As long term use it may reduce, blood clots in people who are at a high risk. Negative effect : 1. It is generally not recommended in children with infections. 2. Its side effects may include upset stomach, stomach ulcers etc. Paracetamol 1. It is a medicine to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. 2. It may also be used in low back pain, headaches and for dental use. Negative effect : 1. It maybe sold in combination with cold medications. 2. It is safe at recommended doses, but too high a dose may result in liver problems.

Explain how medicines are a boon to mankind. State the positive & negative effects of medicines like aspirin and paracetamol.

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Medicines are natural or synthetic substances which when taken in a living body, affects its functioning, and treats or prevents a disease.

Aspirin

Positive effect :

1. It is a medicine to treat pain, fever and inflammation.

2. Aspirin given shortly after a heart attack, may decrease risk of death.

3. As long term use it may reduce, blood clots in people who are at a high risk.

Negative effect :

1. It is generally not recommended in children with infections.

2. Its side effects may include upset stomach, stomach ulcers etc.

Paracetamol

1. It is a medicine to treat mild to moderate pain and fever.

2. It may also be used in low back pain, headaches and for dental use.

Negative effect :

1. It maybe sold in combination with cold medications.

2. It is safe at recommended doses, but too high a dose may result in liver problems.