E-drug: Substitution of Metamizole (Dipyrone)
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Dear friends,
For many years Analgin (Metamizole sodium) has been widely used in
medical practice of Armenia and other post-Soviet countries. It is
known, that because of serious adverse effects this medicine has
been taken from the markets of many countries. In this connection it
is very interesting to hear about opinions and experience of selecting a
replacement for this medicine. Besides, can somebody give examples
of potentially dangerous medicines that have not been allowed for
marketing in the countries of manufacture, but which were
nevertheless produced and promoted in other countries?
Thank you.
Samvel Azatyan M.D., Ph.D.
Head of the Department of
Pharmacovigilance and Rational Use of Drugs
Armenian Drug and Medical Technology Agency
15 Moscowian Street, Yerevan, 375001, Armenia
Tel: (3742) 58-40-20, 58-41-20
Direct line: (3742) 58-49-16-112
Fax: (3742) 15-16-97
E-mail: azatyan@pharm.am
Web: http://www.pharm.am
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