Clozapine-lithium combined treatment and agranulocytosis.
A case report of clozapine-induced agranulocytosis in a patient treated concomitantly with lithium is reported. The possible role of lithium in the mechanism of clozapine myelosuppression is discussed.
Valevski
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Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Modai
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Lahav
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Weizman
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D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003024:Clozapine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006098:Granulocytes / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count / Q000187:drug effects; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D008094:Lithium; D003024:Clozapine