Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Report of 3 Cases

Authors

  • Wassana Pattanakumjorn, M.D. Department of Psychiatry Ratchaburi Hospital

Abstract

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a potentially lethal complication of neuroleptics. The author reports three cases, occurring in Ratchaburi Hospital in 11 years. The details of clinical features, investigation, differential diagnosis, treatment, complication and outcome are reported. Two cases were cure and one case was dead from the respiratory tract infection. The prevalence of NMS may be reduced by avoiding the use of large dose of neuroleptics over a short peroid in management of acute psychosis and by paying adequate attention to the patient’s hydration and eletrolytes status.

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Published

2018-08-12

How to Cite

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Pattanakumjorn W. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Report of 3 Cases. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Aug. 12 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];17(3):223-31. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/139713