| Subject: | FDA Reports Cases of Pure Red Cell Aplasia in Patients Treated with Myfortic |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Thu, 3 Sep 2009 - 05:00 pm |
| The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying healthcare professionals that cases of Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) have been reported in patients treated with Myfortic. The WARNINGS and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of the CellCept Prescribing Information have been revised to reflect this new safety information. Myfortic is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in patients receiving allogeneic renal transplants, administered in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids.... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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