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An adverse effect of neuroleptic drugs is directly correlated positively to the antipsychotic potency of the different compounds. Which of the following is it?

A
Sedation
B
Extrapyramidal motor disturbances
C
Postural hypotension
D
Lowering of seizure threshold
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT 6/e p426, 431) Antipsychotic potency of typical antipsychotic drugs is related to their D2 receptor blocking action. D2 blocking action is also responsible for extrapyramidal adverse effects like muscle dystonia and Parkinsonism etc.

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