A retrospective review assessing the efficacy and safety of nitrofurantoin in renal impairment

Canadian Pharmacists Journal

Volumn 142, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 248-252

  Bains, Ajay ^a   Buna, Donna ^a   Hoag, Nathan A ^b  

^a VANCOUVER ISLAND HEALTH AUTHORITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

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EID: 70449717479     PISSN: 17151635     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3821/1913-701X-142.5.248     Document Type: Review

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