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neuroleptic

[‚nu̇r·ō′lep·tik]
(pharmacology)
A drug that is useful in the treatment of mental disorders, especially psychoses.
Pertaining to the actions of such a drug.
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Trollor JN Chen X and Sachdev PS (2009) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome associated with atypical antipsychotic drugs.
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Combination of Steven-Johnson syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome following carbamazepine therapy: a rare occurrence.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome associated with lithium toxicity
Catatonia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome represent two life-threatening medical conditions; therapeutic success is related indissolubly to early and correct diagnosis.
Controversies on the clinical and therapeutic approach and on the nosological classification of catatonia
This case is unusual in that it is one of the most severe form of neuroleptic malignant syndrome with autonomic instability and respiratory compromise and patient remained on ventilator for more than 5 weeks.
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A diagnosis of neuroleptic malignant syndrome related to haloperidol (day 2; cumulative dose: 10 mg) was considered because of the patient's rigidity, fever, and rhabdomyolysis.
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome associated with atypical antipsychotics in paediatric patients: a review of published cases.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in adolescents: four probable cases in the Western Cape
6) Reflexes are normal in anticholinergic syndrome, and are absent or hypoactive in neuroleptic malignant syndrome and malignant hyperthermia.
Recent onset of confusion, limited mobility, and disturbed sleep-wake cycle: this elderly woman had received treatment the week before for pneumonia and paranoid behavior, how would you proceed with her care?
An atypical course of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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