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A fatal complication of clozapine - induced agranulocytosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Brian Mangan  and
Martin J Toal
Brian Mangan
Affiliation:
(now Department of Mental Health, Whitla Medical Building, Belfast City Hospital)
Martin J Toal
Affiliation:
Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital, Donaghanie Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT79 ONS, Northern Ireland
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Abstract

Clozapine (Clozaril-Sandoz) is an atypical anti-psychotic drug used for the treatment of resistant schizophrenia. We describe the first fatal outcome as a consequence of neutropenia in the British Isles attributed to the use of clozapine. This death occurred despite proper monitoring by the Clozaril Patient Monitoring Service (CPMS) and full clinical vigilance.

Keywords

ClozapineAgranulocytosis
Type
Brief Reports
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 11 , Issue 3 , September 1994 , pp. 138 - 139
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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