Lithium toxicity--a risk factor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

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1991-07-01
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We report a case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Lithium toxicity might have predisposed to the development of the syndrome in our patient. The patient had hyperthermia, extrapyramidal rigidity, disturbance in autonomic function and raised serum CPK level.
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Joseph JK, Thomas K. Lithium toxicity--a risk factor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 1991 Jul; 39(7): 572-3
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/85197
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