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Pericardial effusion: a rare side effect of clozapine
Authors:
P. D. L. R. Wijesinghe ,
National Institute of Mental Health, LK
R. Jayasinghe,
National Institute of Mental Health, LK
F. H. D. S. Silva
National Institute of Mental Health, LK
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.
How to Cite:
Wijesinghe, P.D.L.R., Jayasinghe, R. and Silva, F.H.D.S., 2020. Pericardial effusion: a rare side effect of clozapine. Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, 11(2), pp.33–34. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v11i2.8275
Published on
02 Dec 2020.
Peer Reviewed
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