The main mechanism of hyperpyrexia induced by atropine is?
Ref:KD Tripathi pharmacology 7th edition (page.no: 115) Rise in body temperature by Atropine occurs at higher doses. It is due to both inhibition of sweating as well as stimulation of temperature regulating centre in the hypothalamus.
Vasodilation
inhibition of sweating
Through central actions
Increase in basal metabolic rate
Autonomic nervous system