[Fatal self-poisoning with the tetracyclic antidepressive drug, ludiomil (author's transl)]. / Tödliche Vergiftung mit dem "tetrazyklischen" Antidepressivum Ludiomil

The clinical and analytical data are presented of a case of severe Ludiomil self-poisoning (assumed total ingested dose: 3000 mg). Ludiomil resembles the tricyclic antidepressive drugs in regard to its toxic effects. Two essential observations made in Ludiomil poisoning are: 1) the limited therapeutic possibilities due to delayed elimination and 2) the severe degree of respiratory distress.