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December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
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June 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Sorafenib can cause a unique skin reaction.
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