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Clozapine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Clozapine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Clozapine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clozapine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Clozapine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Clozapine has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Clozapine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Clozapine. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Clozapine on the Kidneys?
Clozapine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clozapine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Clozapine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Clozapine on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Clozapine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Clozapine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clozapine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clozapine habit forming or addictive?
Clozapine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Clozapine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Clozapine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Clozapine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Clozapine works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clozapine
Some foods when eaten with Clozapine can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clozapine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Clozapine as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Clozaril® (clozapine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 175,471
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 56-58