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Clozapine: a distinct, poorly understood and under-used molecule.
- Source :
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Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience . May2010, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p147-149. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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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.
- Subjects :
- *CLOZAPINE
*MENTAL illness treatment
*ANTIDEPRESSANTS
*PSYCHIATRIC drugs
*DRUG abuse
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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