Clozapine (Noun)
Meaning
An antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed clozapine after other antipsychotic medications failed to alleviate her symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Clozapine is often used as a last resort for treatment-resistant schizophrenia due to its potential for severe side effects.
- The doctor carefully monitored the patient's blood work while she was taking clozapine to minimize the risk of agranulocytosis.
- In clinical trials, clozapine has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of schizophrenia in patients who have not responded to other treatments.
- The patient's psychiatrist decided to switch her to clozapine after she experienced severe side effects from her previous antipsychotic medication.