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clozapine

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clo·za·pine  (klz-pn, -pn)
n.
An antipsychotic drug used as a sedative and in the treatment of schizophrenia.
[c(h)lo(ro)- + alteration of (dia)zepine (diazep(am) + -ine).]
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Noun1.clozapine - an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects
Clozaril
antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug - tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
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Byline: ANI London, July 13 (ANI): Thousands of extra deaths among schizophrenia patients worldwide may have resulted because of the restrictions imposed by authorities on the use of antipsychotic drug clozapine over safety concerns, suggests a new piece of research.
Restricted antipsychotic drug use may have caused extra deaths among ... by Asian News International
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