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Clozapine-induced pericarditis.

J Markovic1, T Momcilov-Popin, D Mitrovic

  • 1Center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia. tektonika@nscable.net

African Journal of Psychiatry
|August 25, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Clozapine, an antipsychotic, can cause pericarditis with pericardial effusion, a rare but serious cardiac adverse effect. Discontinuing clozapine treatment led to symptom resolution in a patient with psychotic disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Clozapine is an essential atypical antipsychotic for treatment-resistant psychotic disorders.
  • While known for myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, clozapine's potential to induce pericarditis is less frequently reported.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old male patient on stable clozapine therapy presented with chest pain and dyspnea.
  • Echocardiography revealed pericardial effusion with signs of cardiac tamponade; pericardiocentesis was performed.
  • Other causes of pericardial effusion were excluded, and clozapine was implicated.

Findings:

  • Discontinuation of clozapine resulted in marked improvement of the patient's symptoms.
  • The pericardial effusion resolved within days of stopping clozapine.
  • The Naranjo scale indicated a probable causal link between clozapine and pericarditis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights clozapine-induced pericarditis as a rare but significant adverse effect.
  • Early detection and management of cardiac adverse effects associated with clozapine are crucial for patient safety.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for pericarditis in patients on clozapine presenting with relevant symptoms.