Abstract
Olanzapine-induced neutropenia is a rare adverse effect that is currently poorly described in literature. Although neutropenia is a known adverse effect of clozapine, it has been associated with the use of other antipsychotic medications like olanzapine. This case report describes and reviews a case of olanzapine-induced neutropenia in a schizophrenic patient. Although the mechanism of antipsychotic-induced neutropenia is still debated, this report attempts to discuss current theories as well as supply evidence in literature of this rare but potentially dangerous adverse effect.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 18-20 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Mental Illness |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adverse effects
- Antipsychotic
- Granulocytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Olanzapine
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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Malhotra, K., Vu, P., Wang, D. H., Lai, H., & Faziola, L. R. (2015). Olanzapine-induced neutropenia. Mental Illness, 7(1), 18-20. https://doi.org/10.4081/mi.2015.5871