Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0495
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0495
+44 1478 350008
Satoshi Furukawa
Setatsukinowa, Otsu City, Shiga 520-2192
Japan
Case Report
Autopsic Examination Case of Levomepromazine Toxicity
Author(s): Satoshi Furukawa and Masahito HitosugiSatoshi Furukawa and Masahito Hitosugi
Levomepromazine is an antipsychotic drug that is used clinically for a variety of distressing symptoms. A 39 year old female was found dead in the living room. A full autopsy was performed approximately 30 h after death. Analysis of available biological fluids was carried out. The concentration for levomepromazine was 3.0 g/ml in blood and 380 g/ml in stomach contents. We clearly showed the cause of death was ascribed to levomepromazine overdose.
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DOI:
10.4172/2161-0495.1000278