| Abstract | We report a case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Lithium toxicity might have predisposed to the development of the syndrome in our patient. The patient had hyperthermia, extrapyramidal rigidity, disturbance in autonomic function and raised serum CPK level. |
| Authors | J K Joseph, K Thomas
(Affiliation: Little Flower Hospital, Kerala.)
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| Journal | The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
(J Assoc Physicians India)
Vol. 39
Issue 7
Pg. 572-3
(Jul 1991)
ISSN: 0004-5772 INDIA |
| PMID | 1800508
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
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| Topics |
- Chlorpromazine
(adverse effects)
- Drug Interactions
- Humans
- Lithium
(toxicity)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
(etiology)
- Risk Factors
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