Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: eMedicine Psychiatry

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: eMedicine Psychiatry

Overview: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) refers to the combination of hyperthermia, rigidity, and autonomic dysregulation that can occur as a serious complication of the use of antipsychotic drugs. Delay first used the term in 1960, after observing ...

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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, but life-threatening, idiosyncratic reaction to a neuroleptic medication. The syndrome is characterized by fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction. Although potent neuroleptics (eg, haloperidol, fluphenazine) ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com