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Pharmacology Central Nervous system 8b148911

Akathisia is treated by all except

A
Trihexyphenidyl
B
Propanolol
C
Haloperidol
D
Promethazine
High-Yield Explanation
Haloperidol can cause extrapyramidal effects (dystonias, akathisia, parkinsonian features) For akathisia and dystonic reactions, many clinicians prefer to use a sedative antihistamine with anticholinergic propeies, which can be given either parenterally or orally. Conventional antiparkinson drugs too can be used. Propranolol. Benzodiazepines are useful. Ref: KD Tripati 8th ed.

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