Case report on clozapine-associated neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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- 1 April 2012
- Vol. 24 (2) , 116-117
Abstract
This article summarizes the clinical manifestations of one case of clozapine-associated neuroleptic malignant syndrome and discusses its diagnosis, predisposing factors and treatment based on a literature review. Early identification and treatment is critical to lower the mortality of clozapine-associated neuroleptic malignant syndrome.Keywords
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