Disabling and potentially permanent side effects lead to suspension or restrictions of quinolone and fluoroquinolone antibiotics

November 16, 2018 – EMA has reviewed serious, disabling and potentially permanent side effects with quinolone and fluoroquinolone antibiotics given by mouth, injection or inhalation. The review incorporated the views of patients, healthcare professionals and academics presented at EMA’s public hearing on fluoroquinolone and quinolone antibiotics in June 2018. EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has endorsed the recommendations of EMA’s safety … (leggi tutto)