NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME

Authors

  • MUHAMMAD SAEED AKHTAR Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.
  • MUHAMMAD IMRAN SULIMAN Women Medical College, Abbottabad
  • MUHAMMAD SOHAIL ALI Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2006.13.03.5000

Keywords:

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Anti-psychotic, Lithium carbonate

Abstract

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but life threatening reaction to
a neuroleptic medication. Even in state-of-the-art centers, the mortality rate is reported as 5-12%. We present a report
of a successfully managed patient with neuroleptic malignant syndrome, in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This is followed by
a brief discussion about the syndrome, with a compilation of latest recommendations about assessment and
management.

Author Biographies

MUHAMMAD SAEED AKHTAR, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

Consultant Physician
Assistant Professor Physiology

MUHAMMAD IMRAN SULIMAN, Women Medical College, Abbottabad

Assistant Professor Medicine

MUHAMMAD SOHAIL ALI, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad.

Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences

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Published

2006-06-25

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 03 (2006): Vol 13 No 03

Section

Articles