Evaluation of the effectiveness and acceptability of intramuscular clozapine injection: illustrative case series

Author:

Henry RebeccaORCID,Massey Ruth,Morgan Kathy,Deeks Johanne,Macfarlane Hannah,Holmes NikkiORCID,Silva EdwardORCID

Abstract

Aims and methodA series of eleven patients prescribed intramuscular clozapine at five UK sites is presented. Using routinely collected clinical data, we describe the use, efficacy and safety of this treatment modality.ResultsWe administered 188 doses of intramuscular clozapine to eight patients. The remaining three patients accepted oral medication. With the exception of minor injection site pain and nodules, side-effects were as expected with oral clozapine, and there were no serious untoward events. Nine patients were successfully established on oral clozapine with significant improvement in their clinical presentations.Clinical implicationsAlthough a novel formulation in the UK, we have shown that intramuscular clozapine can be used safely and effectively when the oral route is initially refused.

Publisher

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health

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