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Q. 7 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 650)

Cholestyramine is useful in the treatment of -

  • Arrhythmia
  • Hypertension
  • Hyper lipoproteinemia
  • Angina pectoris

Ans → (c)Hyper lipoproteinemia

Explanation → Cholestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant.

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Q. 7 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 650)

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Tetracycline act by -

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