Clozapine rechallenge and initiation despite neutropenia- a practical, step-by-step guide

Abstract Clozapine remains the only drug treatment likely to benefit patients with treatment resistant schizophrenia. Its use is complicated by an increased risk of neutropenia and so there are stringent monitoring requirements and restrictions in those with previous neutropenia from any cause or fr...

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Main Authors: Edward Silva, Melanie Higgins, Barbara Hammer, Paul Stephenson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-020-02592-2