A high degree of suspicion must be maintained for any surgical patient taking shortterm or longterm
neuroleptics because, despite its rarity, NMS is potentially fatal.
Keywords *
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome * Olanzapine * Drug-related side effects
In our case report NMS could have been triggered by olanzapine, risperidone or clozapine because all of these
neuroleptics were initiated within 14 days before the diagnosis of NMS.
An international consensus study of
neuroleptic malignant syndrome diagnostic criteria using the Delphi method.
Throughout the course of therapy re-evaluate the need for continuation of the
neuroleptics.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome induced by atypical
neuroleptics and response to lorazepam.
Given the lack of studies, the empirical evidence suggests that prophylactic treatment with lithium or anticonvulsive agents may be superior to
neuroleptic theraphy (3).
Severe withdrawal akathisia following
neuroleptic discontinuation successfully controlled by clozapine.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, but potentially life-threatening adverse reaction to antipsychotic drugs and other dopamine-modulating agents.
The first choice is an antidepressant or a
neuroleptic, Dr.
The first choice is usually an antidepressant or a
neuroleptic, Dr.
Meltzer H Y, Fang V S, The effect of
neuroleptics on serum prolactin in schizophrenia patients.
