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The main mechanism of hyperpyrexia induced by atropine is?
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The correct answer 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.