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sorry that is bactericidal, a generic drug, no Capital C. nm

Posted By: ss on 2008-01-04
In Reply to: yes colistin is correct. In Saunders Pharmaceutical Drug Book. - ss

Subject: sorry that is bactericidal, a generic drug, no Capital C. nm

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colistin for acinetobacter - PAMT~MDM
- yes colistin is correct. In Saunders Pharmaceutical Drug Book. - ss
  - sorry that is bactericidal, a generic drug, no Capital C. nm - ss
- medications to which Acinetobacter is usually sensitive include the following:. Meropenem. Colistin. - MT50

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