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New Warning for the Multiple Sclerosis Drug Alemtuzumab
The Food and Drug Administration has added a black box warning for alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) stating that the drug, used in the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis, may cause ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and cervicocephalic arterial dissection, rare but serious adverse effects.Nurses should teach patients prescribed this medication to recognize and seek emergency medical care if they develop any signs or symptoms of stroke.
Source: AJN - February 24, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: Drug Watch Source Type: research