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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