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Clozapine: Chemical Structure, Mechanism of Action, Uses & Side Effects

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Chemical Structure:

  • C18H19ClN4

Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure

Mechanism of Action:

  • Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic that blocks multiple neurotransmitter receptors in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin receptors.

Uses:

  • It's used for the treatment of schizophrenia in patients unresponsive to or intolerant of other antipsychotic therapy.

Side Effects:

  • Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, and increased salivation. It can also cause agranulocytosis (a potentially serious decrease in a type of white blood cell).

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