A fatal case of pancytopenia due to levomepromazine

A fatal pancytopenia occurred in a patient with an history of depression with hypomanic rebounds, admitted for a manic episode and treated with levomepromazine, diazepam and lithium carbonate.

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Published inBritish journal of psychiatry Vol. 129; p. 443
Main Authors Garzotto, N, Burti, L, Tansella, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.11.1976
Subjects
Adult
Bipolar Disorder - drug therapy
Diazepam - therapeutic use
Drug Interactions
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Humans
Lithium - therapeutic use
Methotrimeprazine - adverse effects
Pancytopenia - chemically induced
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Summary:A fatal pancytopenia occurred in a patient with an history of depression with hypomanic rebounds, admitted for a manic episode and treated with levomepromazine, diazepam and lithium carbonate.
ISSN:0007-1250
DOI:10.1192/bjp.129.5.443