Clozapine Test Cost & Procedure

The clozapine plasma level test measures the amount of clozapine in a patient's blood—it differs from the complete blood count, which is advised for a patient on clozapine therapy.

What is Clozapine?

Clozapine is a tricyclic dibenzodiazepine used for the symptomatic management of Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a disorder that alters the person's ability to think, feel and behave appropriately. Patients with this disorder often try to attempt suicide.

The cause of schizophrenia is not known, but it is said to be caused by a combination of genetics, environment, and altered brain chemistry and structure.

Side Effects caused by Clozapine-

This drug may cause many side effects, some of which are-

• Blurred Vision
• Dizziness
• Fast Heartbeat
• Constipation
• Dry Mouth
• Weight Gain
• Muscle Pain
• Sore Throat

Also, clozapine has the following side effects-

• Clozapine may cause seizures
• Clozapine may cause myocarditis.
• Clozapine may cause dizziness.

Contraindications of Clozapine-

If the patient is allergic, the patient should not take clozapine.

It is contradicted in patients who have-

• Heart problems and high blood pressure.
• long QT syndrome
• an electrolyte imbalance
• a seizure, head injury, or brain tumor 
• diabetes, high cholesterol level
• constipation
• liver or kidney diseases

What should be avoided during the consumption of this drug?

• It will help if you are aavoideddunking alcohol.
• It would help if you also avoidedffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, or energy drinks.
• Avoid driving or hazardous activity
• It will help if you do not get up too fast from a sitting or lying position.

Why is it essential to check clozapine levels?

If taken in excess, every single drug prescribed can have affetienpatient's o; this test is done to check the levels of clozapine.

Clozapine levels should be checked because it catheycause a reconditioned condition. Numerous tests are advised by your the do beforerecommendedended is advised.

If you feel any of the symptoms like extreme tiredness, weakness, fever, sore throat, chills, or other signs of flu or infection, unusual vaginal discharge or itching, sore mouth r throat, and wounds that take a long time to heal, consult your physician as soon as possible.

Because of the risk, this drug is only available when prescribed by a doctor.