Prescribing clozapine and rifampicin: clinical impact of their interaction [Special articles]

This article describes a third case demonstrating the significance of this interaction. This was potentially devastating for the patient who required an extended psychiatric admission. The enzyme induction was so potent that the dose of clozapine had to be increased approximately sixfold. Careful management of this significant interaction is essential for effective patient care.

Source: Psychiatric Bulletin - May 31, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Parker, C. Tags: Special articles Source Type: research