Acute Renal Failure, a Sequela of the Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / 대한신장학회잡지
Korean Journal of Nephrology
;
: 242-245, 2003.
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in Korean
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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.
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Main subject:
Rhabdomyolysis
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Antipsychotic Agents
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Consciousness
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Diuretics
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Renal Insufficiency
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Acute Kidney Injury
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Fever
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Haloperidol
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Muscle Rigidity
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Nephrology
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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