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Loperamide is used to treat _______ and is contraindicated with/in ___________.

Infection with Gram-negative bacteria, blood dyscrasias
Osteomyelitis, severe hepatic disorders
Diarrhea, acute diarrhea caused by E coli, Salmonella or Shigella
Osteoporosis, leukemia
All are incorrect

Explanation

Answer: C - Loperimide (Imodium) is a piperidine derivative anti-diarrheal agent. It is used to treat chronic diarrhea and is contraindicated in acute diarrheas caused by E coli, Salmonella or Shigella.

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