European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

, Volume 60, Issue 12, pp 901–903 | Cite as

Angioedema induced by tramadol—a potentially life-threatening condition

Pharmacoepidemiology and Prescription

Keywords

Enoxaparin Tramadol Angioedema Zopiclone Emergency Unit 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Pharmacovigilance UnitMedical Products AgencyUppsalaSweden

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