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Painkillers (analgesics) do not kill bacteria or viruses. They reduce the pain by:
* reducing swelling and other inflammation * interfering with the transmission of nerve impulses reporting the pain to the brain * interfering with the short term memory and the recollection of pain * reducing the awareness of pain Antibiotics kill bacteria. They contain ingredients that kill these microorganisms outright, weaken them, or affect their ability to grow and multiply until your body's own defenses can kill them.
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What is the difference between antibotics and painkillers?
Antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria. Painkillers are drugs that dampen down the bodies ability to feel pain.
How does medicine help people?
They serve as painkillers and symptom soothers. They also help fight illnesses and kill bacteria.
Can painkillers kill pathogens?
Pain killers only do just that- help to kill pain. Pathogens such as bacteria are not killed by pain medicine. Antibiotics are prescribed to kill some pathogens, but currently no antibiotics are also pain killers as well.
Are painkillers bad for dogs?
painkillers are very bad for dogs depinding on what kind of pain killer it is it can kill the dog
What kind of drugs can kill bacteria?
The types of drugs that can kill bacteria are called 'antibiotics'.
What human painkillers can you give your dog?
None - they are toxic to dogs and can kill them.
Does aspirin kill bacteria?
No , aspirin does not kill Bacteria .
What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
How do antiseptics work to kill bacteria?
You use them on your hands to kill bacteria. Examples are Hand sanitizers, or soap now how they work to kill them is another question, well they for example inactivate the bacteria remove them make the bacteria "blowup", and they can stop bacteria from growing.
How hard is it to kill bacteria?
it is very hard to kill a little thing that you can not see but dragons can kill bacteria
Does a steam mop kill bacteria and viruses?
It can kill germs and bacteria IF it is hot enough but it cannot kill a virus.
How does tinning food kill bacteria?
Food is cooked to kill bacteria as it is canned; the cans then keep out any new bacteria.
