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Drug of choice for treatment of malignant hyperthermia -

A
Dantrolene sodium
B
Potassium chloride
C
Atropine
D
Corticosteroids
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dantrolene sodium o I. V dantroline is the DOC, it acts by preventing the release of calcium from sarcoplasmic reticulumo Others are for supportive treatment - oxygen, cooling, and insulin & dextrose are given for hyperkalemia due to potassium release from contracted muscle.

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