DOC for ventricular arrhythmias due to digitalis toxicity is:
Correct Answer: Lignocaine
Description: Ventricular arrhythmias due to digitalis toxicity Lidocaine i.v. repeated as required is the drug of choice It suppresses the excessive automaticity but does not accentuate A-V block Quinidine, Procainamide, and propafenone are contraindicated Note: Lignocaine is DOC but 2nd alternative option is Phenytoin for digitalis-induced ventricular arrhythmias
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