Clozaril (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 doctor prescribed clozaril to the patient with treatment-resistant schizophrenia after other medications failed to show improvement.
- Clozaril is often used as a last resort for patients with severe mental illness due to its effectiveness and relatively low risk of side effects.
- The patient's symptoms of hallucinations and delusions began to subside after starting treatment with clozaril.
- Compared to other antipsychotic medications, clozaril has a lower risk of causing weight gain and other metabolic side effects.
- The patient's family was relieved to see an improvement in their loved one's condition after being switched to clozaril from a previous medication.