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Research Article

Metabolism of the analgesic drug ULTRAM ® (tramadol hydrochloride) in humans: API-MS and MS/MS characterization of metabolites

W. N. Wu Division of Preclinical Development, The R. W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Spring House, PA 19477, USA
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L. A. McKown Division of Preclinical Development, The R. W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Spring House, PA 19477, USA
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S. Liao Division of Preclinical Development, The R. W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Spring House, PA 19477, USA
Pages 411-425 | Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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