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SGLT2 inhibitors (prviously canagliflozin): possibly increased risk of lower-extremity amputations

Active substance: Canagliflozin | Dapagliflozin | Empagliflozin

10.02.2017 – PRAC recommendation

The BfArM issues information on the recommendation of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC)

12. 07.2016 Extension of the review to all SGLT2 inhibitors

The BfArM issues information on the extension of the European safety review regarding canagliflozin to include all SGLT2 inhibitors.

15.04.2016 Procedure started

The BfArM issues information on the initiation of a European safety review regarding canagliflozin.

Further information

For details regarding the procedure please click on the following link to the European Medicines Agency (EMA):

SGLT2 inhibitors (previously Canagliflozin)

To the risk assessment procedure (available in German only)

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