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Which of the following medicines is widely used in India to treat malaria?

  1. A
    Rifampicin
  2. B
    Hydroxychloroquine
  3. C
    Ethambutol
  4. D
    Pyrazinamide

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Hydroxychloroquine (and Chloroquine) is an anti-malarial drug widely used in India for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
The options Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide are major anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs used in the DOTS regimen.

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Which of the following medicines is widely used in India to treat malaria?
A
Rifampicin
B
Hydroxychloroquine
C
Ethambutol
D
Pyrazinamide

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