Which of the following is true regarding olazapine except-: (A) It causes marked anti-muscarinic action, (B) It causes weight gain, (C) It causes mild increase in prolactin, (D) Less epileptogenic action than phenothiazine
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., Less epileptogenic action than phenothiazine o Clozapine and olanzapine are most epileptogenic antipsychotics. o Olanzapine blocks multiple monoaminergic (D2, 5-HT2, al, a2) as well as muscarinic and H1receptors. o It causes weight gain o It causes little rise in prolactin level.