Levonorgestrel linked to Deep Vein Thrombosis, reveals IPC Drug safety alert
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), through its recently issued drug safety alert for the month of August, has revealed that Levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestogen popularly used in contraception and hormone therapy is linked with Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) named Deep Vein Thrombosis.This came after a preliminary analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) from the...
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), through its recently issued drug safety alert for the month of August, has revealed that Levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestogen popularly used in contraception and hormone therapy is linked with Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) named Deep Vein Thrombosis.
This came after a preliminary analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) from the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) database.
For more details, check out the link given below:
Disclaimer: This site is primarily intended for healthcare professionals. Any content/information on this website does not replace the advice of medical and/or health professionals and should not be construed as medical/diagnostic advice/endorsement/treatment or prescription. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use, privacy policy, advertisement policy. © 2024 Minerva Medical Treatment Pvt Ltd