Ventricular fibrillation due to lithium withdrawal--an interaction with chlorpromazine?
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We report a case of primary ventricular fibrillation following withdrawal of lithium in a patient concurrently taking chlorpromazine. A potentially important drug interaction is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 65 770 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989