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clozapine

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clo·za·pine   (klō'zə-pēn', -pĭn)   
n.  An antipsychotic drug used as a sedative and in the treatment of schizophrenia.

[c(h)lo(ro)- + alteration of (dia)zepine (diazep(am) + -ine2).]
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Main Entry: clo·za·pine
Pronunciation: 'klO-z&-"pEn
Function: noun
: an antipsychotic drug C18H19ClN4 withserious side effects (as seizures and agranulocytosis) that is used in the management of schizophrenia —see CLOZARIL
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