This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Anaesthesia
If a patient starts getting convulsions following the use of Lignocaine as local anaesthetic, the Drug of choice for the control of convulsions would be 
Select and explain. 
A. Diazepam, B. Chlorpromazine, C. Scoline, D. Any
A: Diazepam
Answer: A: Diazepam 
Explanation: (A) Diazepam > If a patient starts getting convulsions following the use of Lignocaine as local anaesthetic, the Drug of choice for the cortrol of convulsions is the> diazepam# DIAZEPAM> Relatively lipid soluble, water insoluble; crosses placenta.> Should be administered orally or i.v. as i.v. route is slow, incomplete, erratic.> Elimination half life 20-40 hours. (Enterohepatic recirculation),> Its metabolite N-desmethyldiazepam is pharmacologically active with half life of 100 hours; Age tends to reduce clearance of Diazepam> Complications of Diazepam: i.v. Injection causes high incidence of thrombophlebitis and pain.