Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, idiosyncratic emergency associated with
exposure to dopamine antagonists, commonly antipsychotic drugs. The typical clinical …

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an unpredictable iatrogenic neurologic emergency
condition, mainly arising as an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic agent use. It is …

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an uncommon condition characterised by hyperthermia,
rigidity, altered mentation and autonomic instability. Recognition of this condition is essential …

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a rare, potentially fatal and idiosyncratic drug
reaction. It is characterized by a sudden loss of body temperature control, renal and …

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) continues to be an unpredictable and rare, but
potentially fatal complication of antipsychotic medications. Presumptively linked to dopamine …

OBJECTIVE: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an uncommon side effect of antipsychotic
medications characterized by severe rigidity, tremor, fever, altered mental status, autonomic …

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life threatening medical state complicating the
use of antipsychotic medications and other drugs that affect the dopaminergic system on …

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening idiosyncratic reaction to
antipsychotic drugs characterized by fever, altered mental status, muscle rigidity, and …

Abstract Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a life threatening complication of
antipsychotic therapy. It is often assumed to be rare. Observations suggest that rather than …

INTRODUCTION—Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening neurologic
emergency associated with the use of antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agents and characterized …