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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding Sulfa Drugs**: Sulfa drugs, also known as sulfonamides, are a class of synthetic antimicrobial agents that contain a sulfonamide group (SO2-NH2). They were among the first antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. 2. **Examples of Sulfa Drugs**: One well-known example of a sulfa drug is **Sulfamethoxazole**. It is commonly used in combination with trimethoprim (as in the drug Bactrim) to treat various bacterial infections. 3. **Applications of Sulfa Drugs**: Sulfa drugs are used to treat a variety of conditions, including urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and certain types of pneumonia. They can also be used for non-infectious conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. ...
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ICSE-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-EXERCISE (PART - II (DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS))
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  2. What type of drug is chloramphenicol ?

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  3. Give an example of sulfa drug.

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  4. Define a tranquillizer.

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  5. Write the formula and IUPAC name of aspirin. Why it should not be take...

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  6. Mention two important uses of sulfanilic acid.

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  7. Name one medicinal compound each that is used to treat hypertension.

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  8. Name one medicinal compound each that is used to treat general body pa...

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  9. State an example and function of the following: wide spectrum antibiot...

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  10. Why is biothional added to toilet soap ?

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  11. Give an example of narcotic which is used as an analgesic.

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  12. List two major classes of antibiotics with an example of each class.

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  13. What are antiseptics ? Give an example.

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  14. Define tranquillizers and give one example.

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  15. Soap is a weak antiseptic. What may be added to soaps to improve its a...

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  16. Describe and illustrate with an example, a detergent.

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  17. Describe the following, giving a suitable example: Antioxidants

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  18. Name a food preservative which is most commonly used by food producers...

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  19. What is the cause of a feeling of depression in human beings ? Name a ...

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  20. What is meant by narrow spectrum antibiotics?

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