Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (Drug-Induced Movement Disorder;
Neuroleptic-Induced Acute Dystonia)

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Muscle rigidity;
Fever;
Altered mental status (stupor);
Unstable blood pressure;
Myoglobinemia;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Mortality 20%;

ProgressionFromCondition

Antipsychotics use;

TreatmentOptions

Stop medication;
IV fluids; cooling blankets; mechanical ventilation if needed; monitor for arrhythmia; control BP);

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/neuroleptic-malignant-syndrome/