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Long-term use of which of the following diuretic agent results in gynaecomastia?

A
Amiloride
B
Spironolactone
C
Triamterene
D
Acetazolamide
High-Yield Explanation
Potassium-sparing diuretics may produce hyperkalemia, paicularly in patients with renal insufficiency and those taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers; Spironolactone is associated with gynecomastia- as it inhibits aldosterone Reference: Katzung Pharmacology; 13th edition; Chapter 11; Antihypeensive Agents

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