OUCHY DRUGS!!!!

In the development of drugs,the efficacy and safety of candidate compounds are important. Also, there are many drugs withdrawn from the market because of their severe adverse drug reactions.

In our country, the Food and Drug Administration continue to guard the market of drugs for the safety of the public from these harmful drugs. Recently, it has temporarily banned the sale of a medicine used to treat blood clot from India due to reported serious adverse reactions to the drug.

According to Phil.star ,

The FDA ordered the recall from the market of Heparin Sodium 1000 IU/ml solution for injection.

“In the interest of public safety, the FDA and Pharma-Surrey International Inc. will undertake a quality hold of all batches of Heparin Sodium,” it said.The FDA said Heparin Sodium 1000 IU/ml solution for injection with brand names Diasea 5 and Meparin 5 are manufactured by Medchem International Ltd.The pharmaceutical firm has initiated a recall of Meparin 5 with batch number N-3176 and registration number DRP-3912 due to reported serious adverse reactions to the drug, according to the FDA.It ordered drug outlets and distributors to remove stocks of Heparin Sodium from their shelves.

The FDA has determined the nature of the quality problem of Meparin 5 batch N-3176 and found contaminated with bacteria.

The advisory also extends to all government and commercial pharmacies to stop dispensing these particular drug products.

 





Being a consumer it is important for us to be careful in taking drugs. If we experience unusual effects because of it, we must consult our doctors immediately. It is for our own good also. 

Source:
http://www.philstar.com/metro/2014/06/21/1337206/fda-bans-medicine-blood-clothttp://medicalobserverph.com/news-fda-orders-recall-of-dialysis-drug-cocktail-updated/