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Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology Volume 37, 1999 - Issue 7
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Research Article

Hydroxychloroquine Overdose: Toxicokinetics and Management

Peter Jordan The Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australia
,
Jennifer G. Brookes The Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australia
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George Nikolic The Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australia
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David G. Le Couteur The Canberra Clinical School of the University of Sydney, Garran, Australia
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Dr. David Le Couteur The Canberra Clinical School of the University of Sydney, The Canberra Hospital, Yamba Drive, Garran, ACT, 2605, Australia
Pages 861-864 | Published online: 22 Dec 1999

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