Australian regulator TGA warns of ‘rare but severe’ eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic
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The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has updated product information for certain diabetes and weight loss medications to include a warning about the rare but severe eye disorder NAION. The warning applies to GLP-1 receptor agonists, including the popular drug Ozempic. This regulatory action aims to inform healthcare professionals and patients of the potential risk associated with these drugs.
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NAION is a rare disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs.
Australian regulator TGA has updated product information for some diabetes and weight loss drugs to include a warning about the NAION disorder.
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Australian regulator TGA has updated product information for some diabetes and weight loss drugs to include a warning about the NAION disorder.
The Guardian- NAION is a rare disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs.
- Ongoing research into drug safety.
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Australian regulator TGA has updated product information for some diabetes and weight loss drugs to include a warning about the NAION disorder.
The GuardianThe TGA's action concerns GLP-1 receptor agonists used for diabetes and weight loss.
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