Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a drug-induced disorder that is a rare but potentially fatal complication of treatment with antipsychotic drugs used for mental illnesses and other conditions. These drugs commonly used in the United States are listed in Table 3. The defining features of NMS include fever, muscle rigidity, confusion and changes in heart rate, blood pressure and rate of breathing.
Although NMS is rare, the widespread use of these drugs suggests that medical professionals need to be aware of it. Knowledge of the necessary precautions to take, symptoms to look for, and steps to treat NMS largely determines the outcome.
NMSIS serves as an international resource center for knowledge on neuroleptic malignant syndrome in addition to other heat-related disorders and drug side effects.
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