A case of combined tetracyclic-neuroleptic and anticholinergic drug interaction is presented. Major clinical signs of intoxication were disturbed consciousness and severe cardiac arrythmias which required temporary pacemaker implantation. Possible pathogenetic mechanisms and drug interactions are discussed.
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