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Which of the following is true regarding olazapine except-

A
It causes marked anti-muscarinic action
B
It causes weight gain
C
It causes mild increase in prolactin
D
Less epileptogenic action than phenothiazine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Less epileptogenic action than phenothiazine o Clozapine and olanzapine are most epileptogenic antipsychotics. o Olanzapine blocks multiple monoaminergic (D2, 5-HT2, al, a2) as well as muscarinic and H1receptors. o It causes weight gain o It causes little rise in prolactin level.

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