Drug of choice in Amoebic liver abscess besides metronidazole is_____________?
Correct answer: B. Chloroquin
- A. Ciprofloxacin
- B. Chloroquin
- C. Mebendazole
- D. Bephenium Naphthoate
Explanation
Chloroquine is used as a luminal or hepatic adjunct after metronidazole to eradicate amoebae in the liver and reduce relapse in amoebic liver abscess. The other listed drugs are not standard alternatives for this purpose.
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