Simultaneous appearance of agranulocytosis and cholestatic jaundice following chlorpromazine treatment

Med Interne. 1989 Jan-Mar;27(1):69-71.

Abstract

A young schizophrenic patient developed cholestatic jaundice and agranulocytosis during chlorpromazine (CPZ) therapy. Mechanisms responsible for these complications are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Agranulocytosis / chemically induced*
  • Agranulocytosis / pathology
  • Chlorpromazine / adverse effects*
  • Cholestasis / chemically induced*
  • Cholestasis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Schizophrenia / complications
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy

Substances

  • Chlorpromazine