Dryness of mouth caused by antipsychotics due to their -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Anticholineic action o Antipsychotics has anticholinergic propey which can cause anticholinergic side effects, e.g., Dry mouth, bad taste, urinary retention, blurred vision, palpitation and constipation. o It is interesting to know that clozapine causes hypersalivation despite anticholinergic propey.
Anticholineic action
Antiodrenergic action
Antidopaminergic action
Antihistaminic action