Chapter 3

Analysis of Anti-Pyretics and Analgesics

INTRODUCTION

These agents are mainly used to decrease the elevated body temperature and in the case of pain. These agents analyses are more important for their wide usage and high toxicity. Classification of these agents is as follows:

  1. Salicylic acid derivatives.

    Example: Acetyl salicylic acid.

     

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  2. Aniline derivatives.

    Example: Acetanilide.

     

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  3. p-Aminophenol derivatives.

    Example: Acetophenacitidin.

     

     

  4. Quinoline derivatives.

    Example: Cinchophen.

  5. Pyrazolone derivatives.

    Example: Antipyrine and ...

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