Korean J Nephrol.
2003 Mar;22(2):242-245.
Acute Renal Failure, a Sequela of the Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University School of Medicine, Pusan, Korea. yeonghnk@hotmail.com
Abstract
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, idiosyncratic and potentially lethal side effect that occurs patients receiving neuroleptic drugs. Characteristic sings and symtoms include muscle rigidity, fever, altered consciousness, and autonomic dysfuction. The most common serious complication is rhabdomyolysis, which produces acute myoglobiuric renal failure. We present a case of 32-year-old man in whom had NMS and acute renal failure after he had received a combination of chloropromazine and haloperidol. The patients recorvered after treatment by immediate hydration, diuretics and other conservative measure.
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