Full 2L QBank
Pharmacology Adverse Drug Effect 8c6690c2

Drug causing Reye syndrome:

A
Celecoxib
B
Aspirin
C
Diclofenac
D
Paracetamol
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. B. AspirinAspirin is non-selective irreversible COX inhibitor.it has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Aspirin is known to cause salicylism in adults. It is contraindicated in children who are less than 12 years as they are at increased risk of Reye syndrome which include diarrhea, vomiting, seizure and loss of consciousness.

Related Pharmacology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now