An adverse effect of neuroleptic drugs is directly correlated positively to the antipsychotic potency of the different compounds. Which of the following is it?
(Ref: KDT 6/e p426, 431) Antipsychotic potency of typical antipsychotic drugs is related to their D2 receptor blocking action. D2 blocking action is also responsible for extrapyramidal adverse effects like muscle dystonia and Parkinsonism etc.
Sedation
Extrapyramidal motor disturbances
Postural hypotension
Lowering of seizure threshold
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