Which medication is indicated for tetanus treatment?

Which medication is indicated for tetanus treatment?

• A. Chlorpromazine
• B. Haloperidol
• C. Risperidone
• D. Ziprasidone

Answer: (A)

Tetanus treatment centers on neutralizing the toxin and eradicating the bacteria, then supporting the patient to control spasms. The medication that directly addresses this is tetanus immune globulin to bind and neutralize circulating toxin, along with an antibiotic such as metronidazole to eliminate Clostridium tetani. Wound care and vaccination status are also important, and muscle spasms are managed with sedatives like benzodiazepines. The drugs listed are antipsychotics and have no role in counteracting tetanus toxin or the bacterial infection. They do not prevent or neutralize the toxin, so they’re not indicated for treating tetanus.

Tetanus treatment centers on neutralizing the toxin and eradicating the bacteria, then supporting the patient to control spasms. The medication that directly addresses this is tetanus immune globulin to bind and neutralize circulating toxin, along with an antibiotic such as metronidazole to eliminate Clostridium tetani. Wound care and vaccination status are also important, and muscle spasms are managed with sedatives like benzodiazepines.

The drugs listed are antipsychotics and have no role in counteracting tetanus toxin or the bacterial infection. They do not prevent or neutralize the toxin, so they’re not indicated for treating tetanus.