The Effects of the Potassium Channel Opener Minoxidil on Renal Electrolytes Transport in the Loop of Henle Minoxidil 9/25/2021
This post and conversation are about the effects of Minoxidil on renal electrolytes transport in the Loop of Henle. The replies show a lack of interest and a brief summary stating that rectal Minoxidil electrolytes are bad.
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