Which of the following medicines is widely used in India to treat malaria?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial medication widely used in India to treat Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale infections. It is especially effective in areas where chloroquine resistance has not been reported. While drugs like rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide are used in the treatment of tuberculosis, hydroxychloroquine remains a standard treatment for certain types of malaria in India.