Yang, Chi-JuChi-JuYangChiu, Ching-TangChing-TangChiuYU-CHANG YEHANNE CHAO2023-02-072023-02-072022-01-142307-8960https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/627660We report a case of lorazepam-induced agitated delirium treated with haloperidol, which in turn triggered the onset of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). The latter condition, a medical emergency, was effectively treated with medical treatment and dexmedetomidine, a versatile and highly selective short-acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist with sedative-hypnotic and anxiolytic effects.enAlpha-2 adrenergic agonists; Case report; Delirium; Dexmedetomidine; Haloperidol; Neuroleptic malignant syndrome[SDGs]SDG310.12998/wjcc.v10.i2.625350970882-s2.0-85123557033WOS:000764105400025https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85123557033