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What is the use of mannitol in pharmacy?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 29 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4935)
What is the use of mannitol in pharmacy?
- Diuretic
- Antibiotic
- Analgesic
- Antifungal
Ans → (a)Diuretic
Explanation → Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used to reduce pressure in the brain and eyes.
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