Best and most effective drug to control convulsions in toxicity cases is______________?
Correct answer: C. Diazepam
- A. Phenobarbitone
- B. Phenytoin
- C. Diazepam
- D. Carbemezipine
Explanation
Intravenous diazepam is commonly used to rapidly control convulsions caused by poisoning, including many drug toxicities. Phenytoin is generally less useful for toxin-induced seizures, while carbamazepine is not an emergency anticonvulsant.
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