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Psychiatry Pharmacotherapy In Psychiatry 3bd7b023

Which of the following drug is used for Lithium induced tremors?

A
Add valproate
B
Propranolol
C
Trihexyphenidyl
D
Tetrabenazine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. B. PropranololNeurological Effects of lithium1. Tremor: postural tremor (8to12Hz) (treatment- b-Adrenergic receptor antagonists, such as propranolol)2. Cognitive Effects (dysphoria, lack of spontaneity, slowed reaction times and impaired memory)3. Other Neurological Effects: symptoms of mild parkinsonism, ataxia, dysarthria, Peripheral neuropathy, benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), findings resembling myasthenia gravis &increased risk of seizures.

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