Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics

INTRODUCTION: Clozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic used for treatment-refractory schizophrenia. Photosensitivity is a major concern when prescribing typical antipsychotics, while atypical antipsychotics are thought to be less photosensitive. CASE REPORT: We report a 27-year-old military pe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Al-Aojan, S., Al-Khalifah, A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2018
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6036849/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30046495
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9242515
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Clozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic used for treatment-refractory schizophrenia. Photosensitivity is a major concern when prescribing typical antipsychotics, while atypical antipsychotics are thought to be less photosensitive. CASE REPORT: We report a 27-year-old military personnel who developed a phototoxic drug reaction after using clozapine for schizophrenia. CONCLUSION: Recognition of rare but possible ability of atypical antipsychotics to cause photosensitivity is pertinent to patients care and proper counseling.

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