Clozapine in children: Low levels

It is not uncommon to find a real fast metabolizer and hence not be able to reach therapeutic blood levels of Clozapine. In such cases, adding Cimetidine one time a day will boost Clozapine blood levels without the need to increase the dose. Make sure you closely monitor the blood levels and adjust the dose of Clozapine accordingly.

Clozapine in children: Pump up the ANC

Is the ANC always low in your Clozapine patient. Then have them do exercise or jumping jacks for 10 minutes prior to their CBC blood draw and boost the ANC above 2.