Risks for Driving under the Influence of Clomethiazole
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In a case history the risks of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of clomethiazole are demonstrated. A 53 year old male car driver caused an accident by deviating from the lane in a traffic circle, but he continued his trip without stopping. The police could follow the winding lines of the car for about 2000 m, ending in the garage of the car owner since the oil tank of the car and the entrance of the garage were damaged. Toxicological analysis (GC-ECD) of a blood sample of the car owner indicated the proof of 3300 ng clomethiazole/ml serum. Neither alcohol (headspace GC; ADH) nor any other drug (GC/MS, HPLC) could be detected in this blood sample. Policemen reported that one day after the event the car owner committed suicide by swallowing at least 60 capsules of Distraneurin® (clomethiazole). In this case no post-mortem blood sample was taken and no dissection of the corpse was made.
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