Health official notes rise in Clozapine poisoning

The spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Health warned of the dangers associated with using the drug "Clozapine" without a prescription. It is prescribed for treating resistant schizophrenia and classified as a second-generation antipsychotic. He emphasized that uncontrolled use, especially among younger age groups, increases the likelihood of serious side effects such as low white blood cell counts, myocarditis, and seizures, along with higher rates of poisoning cases reported at poison control centers. Clear directives have been issued to restrict the dispensing of the medication to prescribed dosages only, in order to prevent serious health risks.

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