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Methadone-induced Torsade de pointes after stopping lopinavir–ritonavir

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    B. Lüthi, A. Huttner, R. F. Speck & N. J. Mueller

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Lüthi, B., Huttner, A., Speck, R.F. et al. Methadone-induced Torsade de pointes after stopping lopinavir–ritonavir. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 26, 367–369 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-007-0293-5

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