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clozapine

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clozapine /clo·za·pine/ (klo´zah-pen) a sedative and antipsychotic agent; used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
clo·za·pine (klz-pn, -pn)
n.
An antipsychotic drug used as a sedative and in the treatment of schizophrenia.

clozapine (klō´zpēn´),
n brand name: Clozaril;
drug class: antipsychotic, atypical;
action: interferes with binding of dopamine at D1 and D2 receptors; acts as adrenergic, cholinergic, histaminergic, and serotonergic antagonist;
uses: management of psychotic symptoms in schizophrenic patients for whom other antipsychotics have failed.

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