Patient dies from suspected drug reaction to Emcure Pharma Orofer FCM, Maha FDA issues nationwide recall
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Drug maker Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has landed in trouble after a patient at Saifee Hospital administered iron supplement, Orofer FCM (ferric carboxymaltose) died of suspected Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR).
Acting on the complaint moved by the deceased's wife, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Maharashtra issued a circular on Monday to recall all the injections (500 mg /10 ml) manufactured by Emcure Pharma from across the country. Orofer FCM injection is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia.
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