Recalls and Safety Alerts: Amevive Contraindicated in HIV Patients
Published by Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): Patient Safety January 31st, 2006 in Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs
Biogen Idec notified healthcare professionals that the drug Amevive (alefacept) which is used to treat severe chronic plaque psoriasis, is contraindicated in patients infected with HIV. Amevive reduces CD4+ T lymphocytes, which might accelerate HIV ...
Recalls and Safety Alerts: Amevive Contraindicated in HIV Patients
Published by Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): Patient Safety January 31st, 2006 in Patient Safety, Regulatory AffairsBiogen Idec notified healthcare professionals that the drug Amevive (alefacept) which is used to treat severe chronic plaque psoriasis, is contraindicated in patients infected with HIV. Amevive reduces CD4+ T lymphocytes, which might accelerate HIV …