Definition

A medication used to treat severe mental health conditions, particularly schizophrenia, by helping to reduce symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Example

The doctor prescribed clozapine to help manage the patient's schizophrenia symptoms.

Conversation

Have you heard about clozapine?

Yeah, isn't it used for treating schizophrenia?

Exactly! It's interesting how it works as a sedative too.

I know, right? It's amazing how medication can help manage those conditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clozapine is derived from the combination of "clo-" (a prefix indicating a chlorine atom) and "zapine" (from the chemical structure related to the compound). The word refers to a specific antipsychotic medication that contains chlorine in its molecular structure and is used to treat schizophrenia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'clo-' as relating to chlorine, which is part of the chemical makeup of clozapine, helping you remember that clozapine is a medication with a specific chemical structure.

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