Current information on the safety of medicinal products

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Current safety information on medicinal products
Analysis of reports from applicants on cases of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products in the treatment of COVID19, received by the Center during June 2020

During June 2020, the Center received information on 52 cases of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products (hereinafter –…

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International regulatory authorities emphasize the value of safe and effective vaccines

EMA has supported two statements on the importance, safety, and efficacy of vaccines published by the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA). ICMRA is a…

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Analysis of spontaneous reports of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products in the treatment of COVID-19 and submitted to VigiBase: interim results (report date 17.06.2020)

Interim report of the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) based on VigiBase data on spontaneous reports of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products for the treatment of COVID-19, received from WHO regions as of 7 June 2020. Contains summary statistics, characteristics of the reports, and a list of identified adverse reactions by individual products. compiled automatically

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Analysis of spontaneous reports of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products in the treatment of COVID-19 and submitted to VigiBase: interim results (report date 02.06.2020)

Interim report of the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) based on VigiBase data on spontaneous reports of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products for the treatment of COVID-19, including those included in the WHO “SOLIDARITY” trial. Contains statistics, characteristics of the reports, and a list of identified serious events as of 02.06.2020. Generated automatically

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Analysis of reports from applicants on cases of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products in the treatment of COVID19, received by the Center during May 2020

During May 2020, the Center received information on 98 cases of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products (hereinafter –…

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COVID-19: reminder of the risks of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine

EMA reminds healthcare professionals to closely monitor patients with COVID-19 who receive chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, taking into account serious adverse reactions,…

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns patients and healthcare professionals about the detection of nitrosamine impurities in some extended-release metformin products

The FDA announced on 28.05.2020 that a laboratory study by the Agency had detected the nitrosamine impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above the acceptable intake level in several batches…

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Updated information on the use of hydroxychloroquine in patients with COVID-19

To date, global data indicate that the safety of the use of hydroxychloroquine in patients with COVID-19 requires comprehensive analysis and…

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Analysis of spontaneous reports of adverse reactions associated with the use of medicinal products in the treatment of COVID19 and submitted to VigiBase: interim results (report date 19.05.2020)

The Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) presents the fifth global report on cases of adverse reactions (hereinafter – AR) after the use of medicinal products (hereinafter…

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PRAC completes its review of new information on the known risk of breast cancer with menopausal hormone replacement therapy

The PRAC committee recommends updating the current safety information for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used to treat menopausal symptoms. The update…

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