Tuesday, August 4, 2009

MedWatch - Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers: Boxed Warning describing increased risk of lymphoma in children, adolescents treated with TNF blocker

Aug. 4, 2009--FDA notified healthcare professionals that it has completed its analysis of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers and has concluded that there is an increased risk of lymphoma and other cancers associated with the use of these drugs in children and adolescents. This new safety information is now being added to the Boxed Warning for these products.

The details can be read here.

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