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Published on: November 21, 2013
Olanzapine-induced Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Pradeep Kumar Saha1, Abhijit Chakraborty1, Avik Kumar Layek1
1Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Abstract:
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening adverse effect usually seen with typical antipsychotic drugs. Rarely, NMS can occur with atypical antipsychotics also. A 19-year-old male diagnosed as a case of acute and transient psychotic disorder developed NMS, following the treatment with an atypical antipsychotic, olanzapine 20 mg/day. The patient was diagnosed NMS, an offending agent olanzapine was immediately withdrawn, and prompt treatment by maintaining hydration and giving bromocriptine produced recovery.
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