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. 2016 Mar;41(3):164-72.

Naltrexone/Bupropion ER (Contrave): Newly Approved Treatment Option for Chronic Weight Management in Obese Adults

Matthew M Sherman, Sinziana Ungureanu, Jose A Rey

Naltrexone/Bupropion ER (Contrave): Newly Approved Treatment Option for Chronic Weight Management in Obese Adults

Matthew M Sherman et al. P T. 2016 Mar.

Abstract

Naltrexone/bupropion ER (Contrave): newly approved treatment option for chronic weight management in obese adults.

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Structural Formula of Naltrexone (A) and Bupropion (B)
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