Neuroleptic malignant syndrome secondary to loxapine.
Loxapine was introduced to the British market two years ago although it has been used in North America for eight years. We report the first probable case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) secondary to loxapine in Britain. Two previous cases have been reported in North America (manufacturer's data).
Chong
L S
LS
Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool.
Abbott
P M
PM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008152:Loxapine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
D008152:Loxapine