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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Fazaclo Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

FazaClo® (clozapine, USP) Structural Formula Illustration

Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia

FazaClo® (clozapine, USP) is indicated for the management of severely ill schizophrenic patients who fail to respond adequately to standard drug treatment for schizophrenia. Because of the significant risk of agranulocytosis and seizure associated with its use, FazaClo® (clozapine, USP) should be used only in patients who have failed to respond adequately to treatment with appropriate courses of standard drug treatments for schizophrenia, either because of insufficient effectiveness or the inability to achieve an effecti...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Fazaclo Patient Information: Side Effects

Stop using clozapine and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • feeling short of breath, even at night or with mild exertion;
  • swelling in your hands or feet;
  • fever, weakness, sore throat, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats;
  • sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
  • sudden headache...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Fazaclo Consumer Information: Uses

See also Warning section.

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life.

HOW TO USE: Take ...

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What is Fazaclo Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Fazaclo - User Reviews

Fazaclo User Reviews

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