Clozapine

An atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat refractory schizophrenia. Marketed under the brand names clozaril and fazaclo.


An antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenic patients who have not responded to other treatments or who have suffered serious side-effects from them. Improvement is gradual and it may be several weeks before severe symptoms are relieved. The drug can cause agranulocytosis and so it is given under close hospital supervision.


A dopamine receptor-blocking drug used to treat psychosis.


Clozapine, categorized as an antipsychotic medication, is prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia in individuals who have shown inadequate response to alternative therapies or have encountered severe side effects from conventional drugs. Regular blood tests are essential for individuals taking clozapine due to its potential to induce a significant decrease in the count of white blood cells, which can be a serious concern.


 


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