2024
DOI: 10.3126/njn.v21i1.60125
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Atypical Antipsychotics and Lithium Induced Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome associated with Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report

Riya S. Shah,
Sachin K. Akhani,
Sapna D. Gupta
et al.

Abstract: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a rare but serious adverse reaction to antipsychotic medications. This case report presents a 56-year-old male with bipolar disorder on a regimen of Olanzapine, Clozapine and Lithium carbonate, who developed typical NMS. He had muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis which led to acute kidney injury. Prompt withdrawal of psychotropic medications and administration of supportive therapies was done, yet the patient's condition deteriorated, leading to Multiple Organ … Show more

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