Clozapine: dangerous orphan or neglected friend?

被引：48
作者：
Farooq, Saeed [2 ]
Taylor, Mark [1 ]
机构：
[1] NHS Lothian, Edinburgh EH8 9HL, Midlothian, Scotland
[2] Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust, Wolverhampton, W Midlands, England
来源：
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY | 2011年 / 198卷 / 04期
关键词：
SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER; CHRONIC-SCHIZOPHRENIA; COHORT; DRUGS; CARE;
D O I：
10.1192/bjp.bp.110.088690
中图分类号：
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号：
100205 ;
摘要：
Evidence concerning the superior efficacy and effectiveness of clozapine has not fully informed routine clinical practice. This is possibly because of the perception that clozapine is a dangerous therapeutic agent. Clozapine use may actually promote longevity, and earlier use of clozapine in adequate dosages represents a neglected therapeutic opportunity in this age of stagnate I antipsychotic innovation.
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