Clozapine Level: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Clozapine, a cornerstone in the treatment of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, is known for its efficacy in patients who have not responded to other antipsychotic medications. However, its use comes with the need for meticulous monitoring due to its narrow therapeutic range and potential for severe side effects, including agranulocytosis and myocarditis.
Measuring clozapine levels is crucial in ensuring therapeutic efficacy while minimizing risks. This YouTube video will delve into the intricacies of measuring clozapine levels, offering insights for both clinicians and patients navigating this aspect of schizophrenia treatment.
CLOZAPINE LEVEL: THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING
MANAGING CLOZAPINE’S ADVERSE EVENTS [LECTURE SERIES]
It is important for medical professionals to be aware of the presentation of symptoms, diagnostic findings, and management of each adverse events. This educational activity will educate practitioners about these adverse events so that they feel confident in weighing risks and benefits and consider prescribing clozapine to this treatment-resistant schizophrenia population.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
- To learn the types of clozapine’s adverse events.
- Relationship of these adverse events with clozapine’s dose and duration of treatment.
- Evaluation and Management of clozapine’s adverse events.
- Discuss monitoring protocols with clozapine’s hematologic and cardiac adverse events.
- Learning when to re-challenge vs not re-challenge with clozapine?
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