clozapine

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes clozapine to a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antipsychotic medication: Clozapine is a pharmaceutical drug primarily used to treat schizophrenia, particularly in cases that have not responded adequately to other antipsychotic treatments. It is known for its sedative effects and its relatively favorable side effect profile regarding certain neurological symptoms.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The psychiatrist prescribed clozapine for the patient's treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
  • Due to its potential side effects, clozapine treatment requires regular blood monitoring.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on clozapine": to be undergoing treatment with this specific medication.
  • After several other medications failed, she has been on clozapine for six months with significant improvement.

Variants and Related Words

• Clozaril (n): A common trade name for clozapine.
  • Clozaril is the brand name under which clozapine is often marketed.

Synonyms

• Antipsychotic: A general term for a class of drugs used to manage psychosis.
• Neuroleptic: Another term for antipsychotic medication.

Notes on Meaning

Clozapine is specifically noted for its use in treatment-resistant schizophrenia, meaning schizophrenia that has not improved with at least two other antipsychotic drugs. It is also distinguished by its requirement for regular blood tests to monitor for a rare but serious side effect affecting white blood cell count.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects

Từ đồng nghĩa

• clozaril