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  • Title: Clozapine-induced agranulocytosis: non-cross-reactivity with other psychotropic drugs.
    Author: Lieberman JA, Johns CA, Kane JM, Rai K, Pisciotta AV, Saltz BL, Howard A.
    Journal: J Clin Psychiatry; 1988 Jul; 49(7):271-7. PubMed ID: 3391979.
    Abstract:
    Clozapine, an atypical neuroleptic with unique clinical and preclinical properties, represents a potentially valuable addition to the psychopharmacopeia. Its development and use have been limited by its higher frequency, compared with other pharmacologic treatments, of the potentially fatal side effect of agranulocytosis. This article describes the natural history of five cases of agranulocytosis that occurred in the course of clozapine treatment. The cases were generally uniform as to onset, recovery, and hematologic features. No patient had hematologic reactions to treatment with psychotropic agents before or after clozapine treatment. These findings, along with other work in progress, suggest that clozapine's granulocytoxic effects are produced by a highly specific immune-mediated mechanism.
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