FDA updates Raptiva’s labeling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved updated labeling changes for Genentech Inc.’s Raptiva (efalizumab) to warn of the dangerous infection risks (like PML) associated to its usage. A once-weekly injection, Raptiva is approved for treatment of plaque psoriasis in adult candidates for phototherapy or systemic (whole body) therapy. Also, a risk of immune system’s permanent suppression with repeated administration of Raptiva has been indicated for kids below 14 years.
