[Increase in serum creatine phosphokinase following administration of talipexole hydrochloride]

Rinsho Shinkeigaku. 2000 Oct;40(10):1041-3.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We presented a 60-year-old man with a 12 year history of Parkinson's disease. The wearing-off phenomenon occurred 3 years after starting L-dopa. The patient was admitted to this unit in order to readjust his medication Administration of talipexole hydrochloride was initiated, the patient complained of an aggravation of Parkinsonism, and increases in serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) levels to 1,875 IU/l was observed. The dosage of talipexole was gradually reduced and the drug was ultimately discontinued since incomplete neuroleptic malignant syndrome was suspected. Serum CK levels then gradually decreased and returned to normal. Literature retrieval revealed two cases of neuroleptic malignant syndrome following administration of bromocriptine mesilate. Therefore, neuroleptic malignant syndrome should be considered when initiation of dopamine agonist worsens Parkinsonism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Azepines / administration & dosage
  • Azepines / adverse effects*
  • Creatine Kinase / blood*
  • Dopamine Agonists / administration & dosage
  • Dopamine Agonists / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / etiology*
  • Parkinson Disease / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Azepines
  • Dopamine Agonists
  • talipexole
  • Creatine Kinase