Successful treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome with bromocriptine

From our four cases, we conclude that prompt diagnosis, intensive care monitoring and support, and early use of bromocriptine can markedly reduce the duration of the symptom complex of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, as well as significantly improve the 20% mortality previously reported.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1986-12, Vol.79 (12), p.1567-1570
Hauptverfasser:	Janati, A, Webb, R T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Oral Aged Body Temperature - drug effects Bromocriptine - administration & dosage Bromocriptine - therapeutic use Creatine Kinase - blood Humans Male Middle Aged Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - diagnosis Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - drug therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	From our four cases, we conclude that prompt diagnosis, intensive care monitoring and support, and early use of bromocriptine can markedly reduce the duration of the symptom complex of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, as well as significantly improve the 20% mortality previously reported.
ISSN:	0038-4348
DOI:	10.1097/00007611-198612000-00022