Second generation antipsychotics causing neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare yet potentially lethal medical emergency encountered by psychiatrists. NMS is commonly associated with potent first generation antipsychotics, especially haloperidol and fluphenazine. However, there are many case reports of NMS caused by treatment with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry |
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| Online Access: | https://sljpsyc.sljol.info/articles/8115 |