Ali Dhaifallah Alalawi

Dr. Ali Dhaifallah Alalawi


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 June 2024 in Pharmacy
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AAAli Dhaifallah Alalawi
Ali Dhaifallah Alalawi
EAEnas Albalawi
Enas Albalawi
AAAbdullah Aljohani
Abdullah Aljohani
AAAbdullah Almutairi
Abdullah Almutairi
AAAbdulraouf Alrehili
Abdulraouf Alrehili
AAAhmed J Aldhafiri
Ahmed J Aldhafiri
Agranulocytosis represents a severe complication associated with the administration of clozapine. Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication that has demonstrated substantial efficacy in remediating refractory schizophrenia and various other psychiatric disorders. Nonetheless, it is crucial to monitor patients for neutropenia regularly during clozapine therapy. Therefore, this article aimed to delve into the prevalence of agranulocytosis during clozapine treatment by scrutinizing the extant literature to discern trends and correlations. This review endeavored to explore factors such as drug interactions, dose-related factors, duration of treatment, and genetic predispositions that could potentially influence the likelihood of patients developing agranulocytosis while undergoing clozapine therapy. Moreover, this review enunciates the ramifications of agranulocytosis on both patients and healthcare providers and meticulously evaluates the strategies to mitigate this risk and ensure optimal patient outcomes.