Temporal changes in serum creatine kinase concentration and degree of muscle rigidity in 24 patients with neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Koichi Nisijima, Katutoshi ShiodaDepartment of Psychiatry, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, JapanAbstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a dangerous adverse response to antipsychotic drugs. It is characterized by the four major clinical symptoms of hyperthermia, severe muscle rigidity, a...

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Main Authors: Nisijima K, Shioda K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-06-01
Series:Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/temporal-changes-in-serum-creatine-kinase-concentration-and-degree-of--a13392