Clozapine

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Broader Terms

benzodiazepine, sedative /hypnotic

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• Chemistry Clozapine is yellow crystalline solid with melting point 183-184 C.
• Introduction Indications Pharmacology Clinical Efficacy Cautions and contra-indications Side Effects Interactions Conclusions References Introduction Clozapine is a dibenzodiazepine derivative and a truly atypical anti-psychotic.
• Clozapine is not approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of behavioral disorders in older adults with dementia.
• CLOZAPINE IS AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH A DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT ENSURES MONITORING OF WBC COUNTS ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE DESCRIBED BELOW PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF THE NEXT SUPPLY OF MEDICATION.
• One of the problems with clozapine is that while studies show it's extremely effective, its high cost - sometimes $15 or more per day - makes it relatively inaccessible.

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