Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a case report).

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a case report).

An adult schizophrenic patient developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome following treatment with parenteral haloperidol. An early recognition of the syndrome, immediate discontinuation of the offending agent and prompt treatment with bromocriptine and lorazepam produced a good recovery. The various...

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Main Authors: Patkar A, Shah L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1991-07-01
Series:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Subjects:
Adult
Bromocriptine
therapeutic use
Case Report
Female
Haloperidol
adverse effects
Human
Lorazepam
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
drug therapy
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