App CDSCO Updates

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a Drug Safety Alert regarding an adverse drug reaction (ADR) identified through the PvPI database. Suspected Drug: Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Indications: Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory Tract Infection (including Bronchitis, Pneumonia), infections in Cystic Fibrosis, Melioidosis, Listeriosis, Brucellosis, Granuloma Inguinale, Otitis Media, Skin Infection, Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia. Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Observed: Leukopenia To Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Consumers: We urge everyone to closely monitor for the possibility of Leukopenia if you are using Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim for any of the indicated conditions. If you encounter this or any other adverse drug reaction: Please report it to the NCC-PvPI, IPC by filling out the Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting Form/Medicines Side Effect Reporting Form for Consumer. ⬇️ Download the form here: http://www.ipc.gov.in 📞 You can also report b...