Efalizumab (Raptiva) for plaque psoriasis. EMEA recommends withdrawal of its marketing authorization, FDA issues public health advisory
Raptiva and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy : EMEA recommends withdrawal of marketing authorization and FDA recommends monitoring patients.
Off-label intravitreal use of bevacizumab (Avastin): reports of ocular side effects
Letter from Roche to health care professionals dated December 16, 2008. Related to off- label uses in ophtalmology of bevacizumab (Avastin): Reports of Eye Inflammation, Endophthalmitis, and Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) Following Off-label Intravitreal Use of AVASTIN® (bevacizumab)
Efalizumab (Raptiva) and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). New safety information
This is duplicated text of a letter from EMD Serono Canada Inc to health care professionals, available at Health Canada . Dear Health Care Professional, EMD Serono Canada Inc., in collaboration with Health Canada, would like to inform you of important new safety information regarding the risk of serious infections, including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), […]
Panitumumab (Vectibix) for metastatic colorectal carcinoma. Australian Prescriber review
From Australian Prescriber: Panitumumab Vectibix (Amgen) vials containing 20 mg/mL in 5 mL, 10 mL or 20 mL volume Approved indication: metastatic colorectal carcinoma Australian Medicines Handbook section 14.2.1 Panitumumab is a humanised monoclonal antibody for the treatment of metastatic colorectal carcinomas expressing the epidermal growth factor receptor. It is indicated for patients whose tumours […]