BEERS REMS
Absorption: Well absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: Rapid and extensive distribution; crosses blood-brain barrier.
Protein Binding: 95%.
Half-Life: 812 hr.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, CARDIAC ARREST, DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, HF, hypertension, MITRAL VALVE INCOMPETENCE, MYOCARDITIS, QT interval prolongation, syncope, TORSADES DE POINTES, VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS
Derm: rash, sweating
EENT: visual disturbances
Endo: hyperglycemia
GI: constipation, ↑salivation, abdominal discomfort, dry mouth, GI ISCHEMIA/INFARCTION/NECROSIS, GI OBSTRUCTION, GI PERFORATION, HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, ulceration, vomiting
GU: nocturnal enuresis
Hemat: AGRANULOCYTOSIS, LEUKOPENIA
Neuro: dizziness, sedation, extrapyramidal reactions, NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME, SEIZURES
Resp: PULMONARY EMBOLISM
Misc: fever
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Lab Test Considerations:
Toxicity and Overdose:
Because of the risk of severe neutropenia, clozapine is only available through a restricted program called Clozapine REMS Program. Health care professionals must be trained and certified to prescribe clozapine. Patients must be enrolled in the program and comply with ANC testing and monitoring requirements. Pharmacies dispensing clozapine must be trained and certified with program and must dispense only to patients eligible to receive clozapine.
Explain purpose and procedures of Clozapine REMS Program to patient.
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