Which of the following drugs will not precipitate folate deficiency -
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Chloroquine Drugs causing folate deficiency Interference with folic acid absorption Inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase Impair folate metabolism o Phenytoin o Methotrexate o Alcohol o Phenobarbitone o Pyrimethamine o Primidone o triameterene o Sulfasalazine o Pentamidine o Cotrimoxazole o Trimethoprim