Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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• Synonyms

  • NMS

• Causes

  • Phenothiazine
  • Tricyclic antidepressant
  • Levodopa
  • Amantadine

• Effects

  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Lead pipe rigidity
  • Catatonia
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation
  • Fluctuating conscious level
  • Hyperthermia

• Description

  • "Rx stop drug
  • cool patient
  • bromocriptine
  • dantrolene
  • benzodiazepines 5-20% mortality"