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Drug causing agranulocytosis ?

A
Pimozide
B
Clozapine
C
Risperidone
D
Olanzapine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Clozapine Agranulocytosis is a known side effect of clozapine "Because of the risk of agranulocytosis, patients, recieving clozapine must have weekly blood counts for the first 6 months and every 3 weeks thereafter" Side effects of clozapine Agranulocytosis Unstable BP & Tachycardia Worsening of diabetes Seisures Urinary incontinence Hypersalivation (sialorrhoea) Weight gain Sedation

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