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Agranulocitosis secundaria a clozapina: un estudio descriptivo en pacientes chilenos / Agranulocytosis secondary to clozapine: a descriptive study in Chilean patients
Vargas, A; Ebner Á, Matías; Gaete, T.
  • Vargas, A; Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Hospital Félix Bulnes Cerda. Santiago. CL
  • Ebner Á, Matías; Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Hospital Félix Bulnes Cerda. Santiago. CL
  • Gaete, T; Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Hospital Félix Bulnes Cerda. Santiago. CL
Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr ; 55(2): 77-84, 2017. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-899784
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Agranulocytosis is one of the most serious adverse effects of clozapine. The Latin American literature is currently scarce on the subject.

Objective:

To describe the occurrence of agranulocytosis or leukopenia secondary to clozapine and its associated factors in a sample of Chilean patients between the years 2011-2016. Materials and

Methods:

An observational, retrospective type of study was designed base on virtual information from the National Pharmacovigilance Registry and definition of alarm levels according to the Technical Standard of clozapine, later performing statistical analysis.

Results:

total n 60 patients, 8 patients with some alarm event; Alarm 15; Alarm II 1; Alarm III 2. Alarms were distributed between week 1 and week 242. The incidence was higher between weeks 0 and 12 (1.26%). Until week 18,53% of alarms I and 100% of alarms III occurred, alarm II occurred in month 10.

Discussion:

When comparing patients with and without alarm, significant differences were found in the basal count of leukocytes and neutrophils, with no differences in age and sex. Patients who presented alarms and/or lower baseline leukocyte or neutrophil counts could eventually benefit from a longer weekly follow-up.

Conclusion:

This study constitutes the first step towards exploring the adverse effects profile of clozapine in Chilean patients.
RESUMEN

Introducción:

La agranulocitosis es uno de los efectos adversos más graves de la clozapina. Existe escasa literatura latinoamericana al respecto.

Objetivo:

Describir la ocurrencia de agranulocitosis o leucopenia secundaria a clozapina y sus factores asociados en una muestra de pacientes chilenos entre los años 2011-2016. Materiales y

Métodos:

Se diseñó un estudio de tipo observacional, retrospectivo con información virtual del Registro Nacional de Farmacovigilancia y definición de niveles de alarma según Norma Técnica de clozapina, realizando posteriormente análisis estadístico.

Resultados:

En total 60 pacientes, 8 pacientes con algún evento de alarma; Alarma 15; Alarma II 1; Alarma III 2. Las alarmas se distribuyeron entre la semana 1 y la 242. La incidencia fue mayor entre las semanas 0 y 12 (1,26%). Hasta la semana 18 habían ocurrido el 53% de alarmas I y 100% de alarmas III, la alarma II ocurrió en el mes 10.

Discusión:

Al comparar a los pacientes con y sin alarma, se encontraron diferencias significativas en el conteo basal de leucocitos y neutrófilos, sin diferencias en edad y sexo. Aquellos pacientes que han presentado alarmas y/o menores conteos basales de leucocitos o neutrófilos, eventualmente, podrían beneficiarse de un seguimiento semanal más prolongado.

Conclusión:

Este estudio corresponde a un primer paso hacia explorar el perfil de efectos adversos de clozapina en pacientes chilenos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patients / Clozapine / Agranulocytosis Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Santiago de Chile/CL

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patients / Clozapine / Agranulocytosis Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Santiago de Chile/CL