In 1991 Pfizer came out with the medicine Sildenafil, designed to stop angina pectoris. It was a flop as it had little effect on angina. What was good about this medicine?
- It lead to the development of Oxycontin.
- It was an inexpensive medicine that could lower LDL cholesterol.
- It was an inexpensive medicine that could lower HDL cholesterol.
- It lead to the development of Viagra.
Answer
The correct answer is D) It lead to the development of Viagra..
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