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Pharmacology C.N.S c85ea61e

Akathisia is best treated by:

A
Lithium
B
Fluoxetine
C
Propanolol
D
Haloperidol
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT, 8th ed. pg. 471)* Akathisia is an extra pyramidal symptom that arises mainly due to intake of typical anti psychotics like haloperidol, fluphenazine etc.* It is characterized by restlessness, feeling of discomfort and constant purposeless involuntary movement from one place to another without any source of anxiety.* Akathisia is the most common extra pyramidal symptom.* DOC for akathisia: PROPANOLOL.

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