Acute Renal Failure, a Sequela of the Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.
- Author:
Min Young HER
1
;
Woo Seon SEO
;
Chi Sook MOON
;
Hyuk Jin YOON
;
Yang Wook KIM
;
Yeung Hoon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University School of Medicine, Pusan, Korea. yeonghnk@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome;
Rhabdomyolysis;
Acute renal failure
- MeSH:
Acute Kidney Injury*;
Adult;
Antipsychotic Agents;
Consciousness;
Diuretics;
Fever;
Haloperidol;
Humans;
Muscle Rigidity;
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome*;
Renal Insufficiency;
Rhabdomyolysis
- From:Korean Journal of Nephrology
2003;22(2):242-245
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, idiosyncratic and potentially lethal side effect that occurs patients receiving neuroleptic drugs. Characteristic sings and symtoms include muscle rigidity, fever, altered consciousness, and autonomic dysfuction. The most common serious complication is rhabdomyolysis, which produces acute myoglobiuric renal failure. We present a case of 32-year-old man in whom had NMS and acute renal failure after he had received a combination of chloropromazine and haloperidol. The patients recorvered after treatment by immediate hydration, diuretics and other conservative measure.
