A 32 year-old man is brought to your clinic by his wife. He was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. His wife tells you that he has been hearing and seeing things that are not real for over two months. He is apathetic, shows little emotions and withdraws himself into a small room in their house. He smokes up to 20 cigarettes a day. His past medical history is significant for myocarditis during Covid pandemic and one suicidal attempt after the pandemic. His wife says that one of her friends is a pharmacist and suggested clozapine for the treatment of this man’s schizophrenia. Regarding clozapine, which of the following is a true statement?
