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Drug used in the treatment of CAH in a child is:

A
Dexamethasone
B
Betamethasone
C
Prednisolone
D
Hydrocortisone
High-Yield Explanation
d. Hydrocortisone(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2719)Treatment of CAH (21 hydroxylase deficiency) involves use of Hydrocortisone 15-20mg/m2/24hr, administered orally in 3 divided doses. Double or triple doses are indicated during periods of stress, such as infection or surgery.

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