Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a very rare but potentially life-threatening condition that is caused by excessive dopamine (D2 receptor) blockade. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome can be caused by the rapid increase in dose of a dopamine D2 antagonist or the abrupt withdrawal of a dopamine agonist medication. In this lesson, we discuss the signs and symptoms of NMS, including how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated. I hope you find this lesson helpful. If you do, please like and subscribe for more lessons like this one! JJ REFERENCES: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (StatPearls) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB... **MEDICAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for educational purposes ONLY, and information presented here is not to be used as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition. *AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: This YouTube Channel uses affiliate links and may earn a commission from associated sales. IMAGE DISCLAIMER: The content (ex. images) used in this lesson are used in accordance with Fair Use laws and are intended for educational/teaching purposes only Subscribe for more free medical lessons    / @jjmedicine   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For books and more information on these topics https://www.amazon.com/shop/jjmedicine Support future lessons and lectures ➜   / jjmedicine   Check out the best tool to help grow your YouTube channel (it’s helped me!) https://www.tubebuddy.com/jjmedicine Follow me on Twitter! ➜   / jj_medicine   Come join me on Facebook! ➜   / jj-medicine-100642648161192   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check Out Some of My Other Lessons Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1:    • Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1   Infectious Disease Playlist    • Infectious Diseases   Dermatology Playlist    • Dermatology   Pharmacology Playlist    • Pharmacology   Hematology Playlist    • Hematology   Rheumatology Playlist    • Rheumatology   Endocrinology Playlist    • Endocrinology   Nephrology Playlist    • Nephrology   Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway:    • Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway: Overview, En...   Wnt/B Catenin Signaling Pathway:    • Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway | Overview...   Upper vs. Lower Motor Neuron Lesions:    • Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Lesions | UMN...   Lesson on the Purine Synthesis and Salvage Pathway:    • Purine Synthesis and Salvage Pathway   Gastrulation | Formation of Germ Layers:    • Gastrulation | Formation of Germ Layers | ...   Introductory lesson on Autophagy (Macroautophagy):    • Autophagy | Macroautophagy & Importance in...