Medicines and Cosmetics (5)

Chemistry

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Function of antibiotics

Kill or retard bacterial growth

Function of antiseptics

Are applied externally on the skin

Function of disinfectants

Destroy pathogens found on non-living objects such as the floor and drainage system

Function of psychotic drugs

Treatment for psychosis, a symptom of mental illness that causes patients to see, hear and believe something that is not real

Function of anti allergies

To relieve runny nose and itchiness

Function of corticosteroids (1)

Provide relief to the inflamed area

Function of corticosteroids (2)

Reduce swelling, redness, itchiness, allergic reactions, asthma and arthritis

Side effects of aspirin

Aspirin is acidic and is not suitable for gastric patients or children because it causes stomach ulcers

Side effects of paracetamol

Paracetamol overdose can cause liver damage

Side effects of codeine

Codeine causes drowsiness

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