Renal Side Effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Neonates
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or indomethacin are commonly prescribed drugs to induce pharmacologic closure of a patent ductus arteriosus in preterm neonates. Based on a recently published Cochrane meta-analysis, both drugs are equally effective to induce closure. Drug choice...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-02-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/3/2/393/ |