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HSA Adverse Drug Reaction News 2022 Sept, Vol.24 No.2

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8 September 2022

Access and read HSA's September 2022 bulletin which covers adverse events for health products and other news.

HSA Adverse Drug Reaction News 2022 Sept, Vol.24 No.2

The aim of the news bulletin is to increase the awareness of adverse events related to health products amongst healthcare professionals, and to promote adverse event reporting related to health products.

This issue includes the following topics:

  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and risk of suicidality

  • QT prolongation and Torsades de pointes with donepezil

  • AE Case in Focus: Test Yourself – What could have caused the Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis?

  • Finasteride and potential risk of suicidal ideation