Catalog

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Link to WHO Definition

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/498240876

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal syndrome of hyperthermia, rigidity, autonomic instability and mental status derangement. Elevated creatine kinase (CK) and myoglobinuria may occur. Dopamine antagonists including neuroleptic medications are the most common inciting agents.