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Olanzapine-induced leucopenia and neutropenia.

Authors :
Stergiou V
Bozikas VP
Garyfallos G
Nikolaidis N
Lavrentiadis G
Fokas K
Source :
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry [Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry] 2005 Jul; Vol. 29 (6), pp. 992-4.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Atypical antipsychotics, including olanzapine, were originally expected to reduce the risk of haematological toxicity and to be safe alternatives to clozapine. We report a case of patient who developed leucopenia and neutropenia during treatment with olanzapine.

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Subjects :
Aged
Antipsychotic Agents therapeutic use
Benzodiazepines adverse effects
Benzodiazepines therapeutic use
Depressive Disorder, Major drug therapy
Humans
Male
Olanzapine
Antipsychotic Agents adverse effects
Leukopenia chemically induced
Neutropenia chemically induced

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0278-5846
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15950350
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2005.04.025
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