FDA adds boxed warning to multiple sclerosis drugs

FDA warns of serious allergic reactions with some multiple sclerosis drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned about the risk of a rare but serious allergic reaction with the use of some multiple sclerosis drugs including Teva's Copaxone. The health regulator is adding a new boxed warning,
Teva's multiple sclerosis stalwart Copaxone gets FDA boxed warning for anaphylaxis risk
After years of legal wrangling surrounding Teva’s Copaxone, the latest hit to the lucrative multiple sclerosis drug comes in the form of a safety-related boxed warning. | More than 80 cases of treatment-associated anaphylaxis have been reported since 1996,
FDA adds boxed warning to multiple sclerosis drugs after anaphylaxis cases
Teva Pharmaceutical’s Copaxone was approved by the FDA in 1996 to treat relapsing forms of MS, an autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system. Glatopa, a generic version of Teva’s product, was approved by the FDA this year and marketed by Sandoz. The drugs have demonstrated a 34% drop in the number of relapses compared to placebo.
FDA Warns of Severe Allergic Reactions With Certain Multiple Sclerosis Drugs
The FDA issued a boxed warning for anaphylaxis risk linked to Glatiramer acetate and Glatopa, used in MS treatment. Anaphylaxis symptoms can appear within an hour of injection and may lead to severe conditions,
FDA adds boxed warning to Teva’s Copaxone for allergic reaction
The Food and Drug Administration is adding a boxed warning about the risk of an allergic reaction for Teva‘s (TEVA) Copaxone and Sandoz’s
FDA issues warning on anaphylaxis risk with MS drugs
Symptoms of anaphylaxis typically develop within an hour of injection and can include wheezing, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat and hives. In some cases, the reaction can lead to hospitalization or death.
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