Reversible myocarditis in a patient receiving clozapine

Indian Heart J. 2001 Nov-Dec;53(6):779-81.

Abstract

Myocarditis is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of clozapine. We report the case of a 2 6-year-old patient who developed reversible myocarditis during treatment with clozapine for chronic resistant schizophrenia. The patient recovered rapidly on withdrawal of clozapine and with supportive management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Clozapine / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Myocarditis / chemically induced*
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Clozapine