Patient on antipsychoties for 3 weeks, presents with high grade fever, raised CPK and myoglobinuria. What is the most probable diagnosis?: (A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, (B) Tardive dyskinesia, (C) Acute dystonia, (D) Akathisia
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Features of neuroleptic malignant syndromeo Marked muscular rigidityo Disturbed consciousnesso Increased CPKo High fevero Catatonia & stuporo Myoglobinemia & Myoglobinuriao Autonomic instability(| HR & BP, Sweating)o Leucocytosis