Title of article :
Sudden Increase of Antipsychotics and Induction of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Author/Authors :
Fariborzifar ، Arghavan Student Research Committee, School of Medicine - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences , Elyasi ، Forouzan Department of Psychiatry - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies, School of Medicine - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences , Azizi ، Marziyeh School of Nursing and Midwifery - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: Antipsychotics (APs) can induce pathological blood clotting. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a common type of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. First or second generation APs have been specifically correlated with an increased risk of thromboembolism. Case presentation: We report a case of a bipolar female patient who developed DVT following an increase in her daily dose of APs (olanzapine and chlorpromazine). Conclusion: Physicians in other medical fields, including internal medicine and surgery, should be trained about the complication of DVT induced by APs.
Keywords :
Antipsychotics , Olanzapine , Deep vein thrombosis , Venous thromboembolism
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
