Fluoroquinolone antibiotics – reminder of measures to reduce the risk of side effects

5. Mai 2023 – The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) – European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) safety committee – is reminding healthcare professionals that the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, given by mouth, injection, or inhalation, is restricted due to the risk of disabling, long-lasting and potentially irreversible side effects.

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