Clozapine
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Schizophrenia |
| Therapy | Anti-Psychotics |
| Side Effects | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Restlessness, Headache, Constipation, Fainting, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting |
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Molecule Description
Clozapine is a prescription medicine indicated for patients who have Schizophrenia. It is a type of mental illness in which a person has hallucinations and cannot differentiate between reality and imaginary life.
Uses
- Clozapine is indicated for the patient who has Schizophrenia.
Contraindications
When should one not use Clozapine
- You are allergic or hypersensitive to Clozapine.
- You cannot get the blood tests done frequently for some reason.
- You have a history of low blood cell count, specifically neutrophil count (agranulocytosis).
- You have bone marrow disease.
- You have uncontrolled epilepsy.
- You have severe liver or heart disease.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Restlessness
- Headache
- Constipation
- Fainting
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings
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Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a medical history of kidney, liver, lung, or mental disorders.
- You or any family member has a history of depression, has had suicidal thoughts.
- You have a blood disorder.
- You have withdrawal symptoms like headache, muscle pain, restlessness, anxiety, sweating, diarrhoea, confusion etc. Do not discontinue the medicine without consulting your doctor first.
- You want to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking Clozapine.
- You notice any vision changes, like blurred vision.
- You notice a spike in blood sugar. Clozapine can increase blood sugar. Please inform the doctor immediately in such a case.
- You notice any changes in the blood count.
- You notice extreme tiredness, troubled breathing, fever, chest pain or fast heartbeat. Clozapine is known to cause Myocarditis (heart disorder).
- You have seizures after taking Clozapine.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Clozapine is a type of atypical antipsychotic. It acts by regulating the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that helps in relieving the symptoms and provides the patient with some clarity of thought.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose of Clozapine can lead to symptoms like drowsiness, dizziness, coma, confusion, respiratory depression, hallucination, agitation etc. Please take the affected individual to the hospital right away.
Missed a Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and stick to the usual schedule. Do not double the dose to compensate as it can lead to severe side effects.
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