Drug points: Pseudophaeochromocytoma syndrome associated with clozapine

Pseudophaeochromocytoma syndrome associated with clozapine

We thank Roswitha Frommhold of the nursing staff for excellent patient care and Harry R Büller, Amsterdam, for his helpful criticism. Contributors: TS and SMS had the original idea for the study, recruited a large number of patients, created the trial database, analysed the data, and wrote the paper. BS conducted statistical analysis and recruited patients. UH advised on data collection and ana...

Pseudophaeochromocytoma associated with clozapine therapy: a case report.

Atypical Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Associated with Use of Clozapine

The Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a medical emergency of infrequent presentation in the emergency department, which is associated with the use of psychiatric drugs, such as typical and atypical antipsychotics. Our case addresses a 55-year-old patient diagnosed with undifferentiated schizophrenia for 10 years, who had been receiving clozapine and clonazepam as part of their treatment. ...

Case report on clozapine-associated neuroleptic malignant syndrome

ABSTRACT This article summarizes the clinical manifestations of one case of clozapine-associated neuroleptic malignant syndrome and discusses its diagnosis, predisposing factors and treatment based on a literature review. Early identification and treatment is critical to lower the mortality of clozapine-associated neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Clozapine associated dilated cardiomyopathy.

A 31-year-old white man was referred for investigation of a persistent sinus tachycardia. His only significant past medical history was of chronic schizophrenia for which he had been taking clozapine for six years. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus tachycardia, voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy, and a prolonged QTc. Echocardiographic findings were consistent with a dilated...