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The drug of choice in digitalis induced ventricular arrhythmias is:

A
I.V. Lignocaine
B
Phenytoin
C
Quinidine
D
Procainamide
High-Yield Explanation
(IV Lignocaine): Ref: 463-KDT (514-KDT 6th)Treatment of digitalis induced ventricular arrhythmias* Lignocaine IV repeated as required is the drug of choice. It suppresses the excessive automaticity but does not accentuate A V block* Phenytoin is also useful but not preffered now (sudden death occurs)* Quinidine and procainamide are contraindicated.

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