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Query: UMLS:C0026837 (
muscle rigidity
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is considered as a rare but potentially fatal complication of neuroleptic medications e.g.,antipsychotics, sedatives and anti emetics. It is characterized by hyperthermia,
muscle rigidity
, an elevated creatine kinase level and autonomic instability. The syndrome often develops after the start of antipsychotic or a sudden increase in dosage of the neuroleptic medication or in states of
dehydration
. Treatment is mainly supportive and includes withdrawal of the neuroleptic medication and, possibly, administration of drugs such as dantrolene and bromocriptine. In rare cases where drugs treatment remains ineffective a trial of electroconvulsive therapy is being given. The case presented is a drug resistant case of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome where finally electroconvulsive therapy was effective.
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PMID:Drug resistant neuroleptic malignant syndrome and the role of electroconvulsive therapy. 2486 49
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