A 43-year-old lady comes to emergency depament with acute attack of anxiety associated with physical symptoms like hyperventilation, increased HR, and sweating. She is diagnosed as a case of acute panic attack. Which of the following is the most suitable drug for this patient?
Correct Answer: Alprazolam
Description: Benzodiazepines like alprazolam and clonazepam are preferred for acute panic attack whereas SSRI like fluoxetine are drug of choice for long term management of panic disorder. Eszopiclone is a hypnotic. Propranolol is commonly used to treat performance anxiety (stage fright). Flumazenil is used in benzodiazepine poisoning.
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