Which of the following drug induces parkinsonism ?

Correct answer: B. Chlorpromazine

  • A. Chlorpheniramine
  • B. Chlorpromazine
  • C. Chloroquine
  • D. Chlorhexidine

Explanation

Chlorpromazine blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the nigrostriatal pathway, producing extrapyramidal effects such as drug-induced parkinsonism. The other listed drugs do not characteristically cause this syndrome.

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