A clinical monitoring system for clozapine.

Autor: Castle, David, Lambert, Tim, Melbourne, Sue, Cox, Andrew, Boardman, Gaylene, Fairest, Katherine, Davy, Martin, Goh, Joyce, Kuluris, Bill, Berk, Michael
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Zdroj: Australasian Psychiatry; Jun2006, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p156-168, 13p, 4 Charts
Abstrakt: Objective: To describe a framework for the initiation and ongoing monitoring of patients on clozapine, and detail support materials that can be used in clinical settings, including general practice, to support this process. Conclusions: A framework is described. Clozapine has a special place in the management of treatment-resistant schizophrenia. However, it has certain side-effects that require its use to be carefully evaluated on an individual patient basis, and encompass excellent documentation and discussion with all relevant parties. Comprehensive longitudinal monitoring is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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