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Pimozide and Previous neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

Result of checking the interaction of drug Pimozide and disease Previous neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) for safety when used together.

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Pimozide <> Previous neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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Consumer:

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), a potentially fatal symptom complex, has been reported in association with the use of antipsychotic drugs. The diagnostic evaluation is complicated and the management requires immediate discontinuation of the antipsychotic therapy and intensive symptomatic treatment and medical monitoring. If a patient that has recovered from NMS requires antipsychotic drug treatment again, the reintroduction of therapy should be carefully considered as NMS recurrences have been reported.

Pimozide

Generic Name: pimozide

Brand Name: Orap

Synonyms: n.a.

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