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Organic nitrates can lead to the development of tolerance when used chronically. Which of the following preparations is least likely to develop tolerance:

A
Sustained release oral nitroglycerine
B
Sublingual nitroglycerine
C
Transdermal nitroglycerine
D
Oral pentaerythritol tetranitrate
High-Yield Explanation
Tolerance develops to nitrates, when these are present constantly in the blood. Sublingual route leads to immediate action of nitrates and these act for a sho time. Other preparations mentioned in the question are more likely to give consistent plasma levels of nitrates leading to development of tolerance.

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