Which of the following is not a symptom of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Hypothermia is not a feature of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, hypehermia is seen in NMS. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a fatal side effect of antipsychotic use. It is characterized by 1. muscle rigidity, 2. Fever 3. increased CPK (creatine phosphokinase) levels. Other symptoms include diaphoresis, tremors, confusion, autonomic disturbances, liver enzyme elevation and leukocytosis Treatment: 1. Withdrawal of antipsychotic and adequate hydration 2. DOC-Dantrolene
Autonomic dysregulation
Hypothermia
Muscle rigidity
Catatonia and stupor
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders