A Schizophrenic patient is responding well to haloperidol. But, now he has developed symptoms of parkinsonism. What is the drug of choice to treat this condition –
Correct Answer: Anticholinergic
Description: Ans: D AnticholinergicExtrapyramidal side effects of antipsvchotics.Major dose limiting side effects.Maximum with halopridol.Parkinsonism:Appears between 1-4 weeks of therapy.Central anticholinergics like benzhexol are durg of choice for drug induced Parkinsonism.
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