Antidepressant drug that can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome and tardive dyskinesia is:March 2009
Ans. C: AmoxapineOne of major metabolites of amoxapine, 7-hydroxyamoxapine, has a dopamine receptor blocking effect, making this drug a common cause of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.Amoxapine is also associated with acute extrapyramidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia.
Amineptin
Carbamazepine
Amoxapine
Trazodone