The close interaction between medications used for pain management and thyroid function

Authors

  • Shailendra Kapoor, MD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jom.2012.0125

Keywords:

pain management, thyroid function

Abstract

No abstract

Author Biography

Shailendra Kapoor, MD

Private practice, Mechanicsville, Virginia

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Published

09/01/2012

How to Cite

Kapoor, MD, S. “The Close Interaction Between Medications Used for Pain Management and Thyroid Function”. Journal of Opioid Management, vol. 8, no. 5, Sept. 2012, p. 269, doi:10.5055/jom.2012.0125.

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Letters to the Editor