Author/Authors :
Jo, Yong Suk Department of Internal Medicine - Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine - Seoul, Korea , Jo, Hyung Ah Department of Internal Medicin - Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine - Seoul, Korea , Yu, Byung Chul Department of Internal Medicin - Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine - Seoul, Korea , Shin, Jung Hoon Department of Internal Medicine - Seoul National University Hospital - Seoul National University College of Medicine - Seoul, Korea , Oh, Kook-Hwan Department of Internal Medicin - Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine - Seoul, Korea
Abstract :
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, but potentially life-threatening adverse event associated with the use of neuroleptic
agents. We describe the case of a 47-year-old schizophrenic woman who was treated with clozapine for years. The patient developed
acute renal failure with pulmonary edema, and underwent mechanical ventilation and hemodialysis.
Keywords :
acute kidney injury , clozapine , neuroleptic malignant syndrome , rhabdomyolysis
