Drugs and the liver a guide to drug handling in liver dysfunction

Liver disease is a widespread and increasing problem throughout the world, however little is published on how different types and degrees of liver dysfunction affect the body's ability to handle medicines."Drugs and the Liver" is designed to assist practitioners in making pragmatic ch...

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Other Authors: North-Lewis, Penny (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Pharmaceutical Press ©2008
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