Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in an elderly patient with bipolar disorder

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a well-known and potentially fatal complication of antipsychotic use. The elderly population, with multiple risk factors, are more vulnerable to this condition. We described a case of an 80-year-old man with bipolar disorder, previously on oral extended-re...

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Main Authors: Woon, Luke Sy-Cherng, Nazirah A, Mohd Muhaimin MH, Hatta Sidi, Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2021
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18284/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18284/1/22_ms0411_pdf_84231.pdf