Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
Etiology
- Atypical Anti-Psychotics
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa) (see Olanzapine, [[Olanzapine]])
- Quetiapine (Seroquel) (see Quetiapine, [[Quetiapine]])
- Risperidone (Risperdal) (see Risperidone, [[Risperidone]])
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Physiology
Clinical Manifestations
Cardiovascular Manifestations
- Autonomic Instability
- Arrhythmias
- Irregular Blood Pressure
- Irregular Heart Rate
Neurologic Manifestations
Rheumatologic/Orthopedic Manifestations
- Muscle Rigidity
- Rhabdomyolysis (see Rhabdomyolysis, [[Rhabdomyolysis]])
Other Manifestations
- Diaphoresis: due to autonomic instability
- Fever/Hyperpyrexia (see Fever, [[Fever]])
Treatment
References