Drug of choice in Acute central anticholinergic syndrome is –
Correct Answer: Physostigmine
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Physostigmine Physostigmine penetrates blood-brain barrier and antagonizes both central and peripheral actions of anticholinergics in acute anticholinergic poisoning (belladonna poisoning). About other options o Neostigmine does not cross blood brain barrier. Thus it is ineffective for central anticholinergic actions. o Tacrine is used for chronic central anti-cholinergic syndrome (Alzhiemer's disease).
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