Neuroleptic malignant syndrome induced by concomitant use of risperidone and quetiapine

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but life-threatening condition induced by neuroleptic medications. In severe cases, NMS can rapidly lead to death. NMS is reported less frequently now-a-days with the advent of new antipsychotic drugs. We discuss 20-year-old male patient with NMS induce...

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Published inCHRISMED Journal of Health and Research Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 141 - 143
Main Authors Demir, Mustafa, Demir, Tuba, Yaylaci, Selcuk, Yildiz, Huseyin, Tayci, Ibrahim, Baydar, Mustafa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.04.2016
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Health aspects
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Quetiapine
Risperidone
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Summary:Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but life-threatening condition induced by neuroleptic medications. In severe cases, NMS can rapidly lead to death. NMS is reported less frequently now-a-days with the advent of new antipsychotic drugs. We discuss 20-year-old male patient with NMS induced by risperidone and quetiapin.
ISSN:2348-3334
2348-506X
DOI:10.4103/2348-3334.177643