Prolonged use of the following drug has been implicated in the causation of subacute myelo-optic neuropathy (SMON):
A. Diloxanide furoate
B. Iodochlorhydroxyquin
C. Emetine
D. Furazolidone

1 Answer

Answer :

B. Iodochlorhydroxyquin

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