NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME

Citation
Mf. Bristow et D. Kohen, NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 55(8), 1996, pp. 517-520
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
ISSN journal
00071064
Volume
55
Issue
8
Year of publication
1996
Pages
517 - 520
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-1064(1996)55:8<517:NMS>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, idiosyncratic condition rela ted to neuroleptic use which may develop at any stage during neurolept ic treatment and can prove fatal Although most commonly seen in psychi atric patients, anyone prescribed a neuroleptic is at risk and it has been associated with other agents. This article discusses its recognit ion, risk factors, clinical course and treatment, together with a summ ary of current thinking on its aetiology.