Leponex (Clozapine)
Brand Name: Leponex
Generic Name: Clozapine
Manufacturer/Agent: Novartis Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 100mg
Pack size: 50
Trade Price: KES 8,371.00
Retail Price: @ KES 223.23
Class: Antipsychotics (CNS agents)
Mechanism of Action:
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Molecular Formulae: C18H19ClN4 = 326.8
Precautions: Alcoholic or toxic psychosis. bone marrow depression. uncontrolled epilepsy. severe renal failure.
Indications/Uses: An atypical antipyschotropic used in schizophrenia in patients who don't respond to classical agents.
Interactions: Increases the effect of mao inhibitors. higher risk of toxicity when used together with other bone marrow suppressants.
Side Effects: Reversible netropenia. agranulocytosis may be severe. extrapyramidal events. tachycardia. ordhostatic hypotension.