Title of article :
A Case Of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome With Quetiapine From Iran
Author/Authors :
Bidaki, Reza rafsanjan university of medical sciences - Moradi Hospital - Department of Psychiatry, ايران , Pour Rashidi, Ahmad rafsanjan university of medical sciences - Moradi Hospital - Department of Psychiatry, ايران , Mansoori, Mohammad rafsanjan university of medical sciences - Moradi Hospital - Department of Psychiatry, ايران
Abstract :
Objective: To report a case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), secondary to low dose quetiapine in an elderly Iranian man. Methods: We report a 66-year-old male presented with a temperature of 39.30c, dysphagia, aphasia and decreased level of consciousness and mutism following the use of 25 mg quetiapine. Results: Some evidence suggests an atypical NMS presentation with the atypical antipsychotics. Atypical NMS has been defined as less severe than that seen with conventional antipsychotics. Symptoms include fewer EPS, smaller increases in CK, less muscle rigidity, and lower fever. Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware that NMS with a single dose of quetiapine is possible
Keywords :
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) , Quetiapine , Iran
Journal title :
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
Journal title :
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
