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Clozapine: a distinct, poorly understood and under-used molecule.

Authors :
Joober, Ridha
Boksa, Patricia
Source :
Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience. May2010, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p147-149. 3p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

In this article the author discuses the use of anti-depression drug, Clozapine in the treatment of mental illnesses like Schizophrenia. Reportedly, its enhanced benefits have been shown in many cases relating to patients diagnosed with refractory Schizophrenia, responding poorly to other antipsychotic medications. Clozapine is stated to be the only antipsychotic medication successfully used in treating the craving for drugs of abuse.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11804882
Volume :
35
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
50796648
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.100055