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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Treatment of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Stopping the drug Controlling the fever Providing intensive supportive care People with neuroleptic malignant syndrome are usually treated in an intensive care unit. The drug that caused neuroleptic malignant syndrome is stopped and fever is controlled, usually by wetting (misting) and blowing air over the skin or by using special cooling blankets. People who are very agitated are given sedatives by vein. Other treatments are often used because of the severity of this condition. These includedantrolene(a muscle relaxant, to reduce fever and muscle damage) andbromocriptine(to improve nerve function). 