Non-equivalence of bioavailability between generic and branded form of sodium valproate.

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  • M Dhanaraj
  • A Jayavelu
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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Neurology India

دوره 52 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004