Pericarditis and polyserositis as a side effect of clozapine in an adolescent girl.

Authors :: Branik E
Nitschke M
Source :: Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology [J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol] 2004 Summer; Vol. 14 (2), pp. 311-4.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: A case report describes an adolescent girl with a treatment-resistant bipolar disorder, who developed pericarditis and polyserositis while being treated with clozapine. The sparse literature about this rare, severe side effect of clozapine is discussed. Clinical recommendations with regard to monitoring are given. If myocarditis/polyserositis occurs, clozapine has to be discontinued immediately.

Subjects :: Adolescent
Agranulocytosis chemically induced
Agranulocytosis complications
Antipsychotic Agents therapeutic use
Bipolar Disorder drug therapy
Clozapine therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Pericarditis complications
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Serositis complications
Antipsychotic Agents adverse effects
Bipolar Disorder complications
Clozapine adverse effects
Pericarditis chemically induced
Serositis chemically induced

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