Pericardial effusion: a rare side effect of clozapine
Abstract
A pericardial effusion is a rare but very serious side effect of clozapine. We present a case of a 50-year old female, who developed fever and tachycardia during the initial period of treatment with clozapine. This case highlights the importance of having a high degree of suspiciousness for occurrence of a pericardial effusion.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v11i2.8275 | Journal eISSN: 2579-2008
Language: English
Page range: 33 - 34
Published on: Dec 2, 2020
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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