Neuroleptic malignant syndrome associated with the use of injection zuclopenthixol acetate

Abstract

Zuclopenthixol is available in two parenteral formulation,i.e., in the form of acetate and decanoate. It has high affinity for dopamine D1 and D2 receptors. There is limited literature of association of neuroleptic malignant syndrome with the use of zuclopenthixol monotherapy. These case reports have mostly implicated zuclopenthixol decanoate, and also zuclopenthixol acetate. In this report, we present a case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome associated with use of zuclopenthixol acetate.

Keywords: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome; side effect; zuclopenthixol.