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Trade names | Clozaril, Leponex, Versacloz, others [1] |
AHFS/ Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a691001 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth, intramuscular injection |
Drug class | Atypical antipsychotic [2] |
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Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | 60 to 70% |
Metabolism | Liver, by several CYP isozymes |
Elimination half-life | 4 to 26 hours (mean value 14.2 hours in steady state conditions) |
Excretion | 80% in metabolized state: 30% biliary and 50% kidney |
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Formula | C18H19ClN4 |
Molar mass | 326.83 g·mol−1 |
3D model ( JSmol) | |
Melting point | 183 °C (361 °F) |
Solubility in water | 0.1889 [3] mg/mL (20 °C) |
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Clozapine, sold under the brand name Clozaril among others, [1] is an atypical antipsychotic medication. [2] It is mainly used for schizophrenia that does not improve following the use of other antipsychotic medications. [2] In those with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder it may decrease the rate of suicidal behavior. [2] It is more effective than typical antipsychotics, particularly in those who are treatment-resistant. [5] [6] [7] It is used by mouth, [2] or by injection into a muscle. [8]
Clozapine is associated with a relatively high risk of low white cells (agranulocytosis), a condition of suppressed immunity which may result in death. [2] To decrease this risk, it is recommended that the white blood cell count be regularly monitored. [2] Other serious risks include seizures, inflammation of the heart, high blood sugar levels, constipation, and in older people with psychosis as a result of dementia, an increased risk of death. [2] [9] [10] Common side effects include drowsiness, increased saliva production, low blood pressure, blurred vision, and dizziness. [2] The potentially permanent movement disorder tardive dyskinesia occurs in about 5% of people. [9] Its mechanism of action is not entirely clear. [2]
Clozapine was first made in 1956, and sold commercially in 1972. [11] [12] It was the first atypical antipsychotic. [13] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [14] It is available as a generic medication. [2] The wholesale cost in the developing world is between US$0.05 and US$2.10 per day as of 2014. [15]
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Clinical data | |
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Trade names | Clozaril, Leponex, Versacloz, others [1] |
AHFS/ Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a691001 |
License data | |
Pregnancy category |
|
Routes of administration | By mouth, intramuscular injection |
Drug class | Atypical antipsychotic [2] |
Legal status | |
Legal status | |
Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | 60 to 70% |
Metabolism | Liver, by several CYP isozymes |
Elimination half-life | 4 to 26 hours (mean value 14.2 hours in steady state conditions) |
Excretion | 80% in metabolized state: 30% biliary and 50% kidney |
Identifiers | |
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Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C18H19ClN4 |
Molar mass | 326.83 g·mol−1 |
3D model ( JSmol) | |
Melting point | 183 °C (361 °F) |
Solubility in water | 0.1889 [3] mg/mL (20 °C) |
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Clozapine, sold under the brand name Clozaril among others, [1] is an atypical antipsychotic medication. [2] It is mainly used for schizophrenia that does not improve following the use of other antipsychotic medications. [2] In those with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder it may decrease the rate of suicidal behavior. [2] It is more effective than typical antipsychotics, particularly in those who are treatment-resistant. [5] [6] [7] It is used by mouth, [2] or by injection into a muscle. [8]
Clozapine is associated with a relatively high risk of low white cells (agranulocytosis), a condition of suppressed immunity which may result in death. [2] To decrease this risk, it is recommended that the white blood cell count be regularly monitored. [2] Other serious risks include seizures, inflammation of the heart, high blood sugar levels, constipation, and in older people with psychosis as a result of dementia, an increased risk of death. [2] [9] [10] Common side effects include drowsiness, increased saliva production, low blood pressure, blurred vision, and dizziness. [2] The potentially permanent movement disorder tardive dyskinesia occurs in about 5% of people. [9] Its mechanism of action is not entirely clear. [2]
Clozapine was first made in 1956, and sold commercially in 1972. [11] [12] It was the first atypical antipsychotic. [13] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [14] It is available as a generic medication. [2] The wholesale cost in the developing world is between US$0.05 and US$2.10 per day as of 2014. [15]
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