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Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?

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Q. 30 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 673)

Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?

  • Rhabdomylosis
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Rise in serum transaminase

Ans → (a)Rhabdomylosis

Explanation → Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down rapidly.

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  • Nalorphine
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  • Dopamine
  • Norepinephrine
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  • Caffeine
  • Theobromine
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Chlorpromazine is useful in the treatment of -

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  • Schizophrenia
  • Parkinsonism
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  • Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
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  • Hypertension
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Lovastatin is useful in -

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Tetracycline act by -

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Nystatin is principally effective in:

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Pyridoxine is administered with isoniazid to minimise the:

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Testosterone is not orally active because?

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Q. 30 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 673)

Which one is a HMGC A reductase inhibitor?

  • Rhabdomylosis
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Number of fluid ounce present in one pint is -

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