Clozapine is a medication used to treat schizophrenia by addressing its core symptoms—hallucinations and delusions. Belonging to atypical antipsychotics, it works by blocking certain receptors for neurotransmitters, dopamine, and serotonin. This helps reduce unwanted effects. Additionally, it has a positive impact on other receptors, contributing to its effectiveness. In simpler terms, clozapine helps balance brain chemicals to alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia.

• Follow your doctor's guidance for this medicine, taking it in the prescribed dose and duration.
• You can take this medicine with or without food, but maintaining a consistent time daily is recommended for better results.
• Swallow the drug whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it.

• Before starting clozapine, patients must undergo regular blood monitoring, typically weekly at the beginning of treatment, to detect any signs of agranulocytosis.
• Monitoring for signs and symptoms of cardiovascular issues, such as chest pain or shortness of breath, is important in severe cases, clozapine may need to be discontinued.

• Manages severe mental illnesses.
• Effective for treatment-resistant conditions.
• It reduces psychotic symptoms.

• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Constipation
• Fever
• Weight gain
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Extrapyramidal symptoms
• Increased liver enzymes
• Drowsiness
• Seizure