neuroleptic syndrome

Clinical manifestations: - depressed initiative - decreased affect - disinterest in surroundings - suppression of complex behavior - suppression of spontaneous movement - decreased aggressiveness & impulsivity - decreased psychotic symptoms - extrapyramidal activity. * phenothiazines have been referred to as neuroleptics because of their tendency to induce neuroleptic syndrome

References

AHFS 96 Drug Information, GK McEnvoy et al (ed), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD 1996