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Summary for the public


What is Oxyglobin?

Oxyglobin contains bovine haemoglobin glutamer-200 (at a strength of 130 mg/ml), which belongs to a class of medicines having an oxygen-carrying action. Oxyglobin is a solution for infusion (drip into a vein).


What is Oxyglobin used for?

Oxyglobin is used to increase the oxygen content of the blood in dogs with anaemia (low red blood cell count). Oxyglobin should be used for at least 24 hours.

Oxyglobin is first warmed to 37°C, then given to the dog as 30 ml per kilogram body weight, administered at a rate of up to 10 ml/kg per hour. The most appropriate dose depends on the severity of the anaemia and how long the dog has been anaemic, as well as the desired duration of the medicine’s effect. Oxyglobin is intended for a single use only. Oxyglobin does not need to be matched to the dog’s blood type. For further information, see the Package Leaflet.


How does Oxyglobin work?

Oxyglobin is a haemoglobin-based oxygen-carrying solution. It contains haemoglobin glutamer-200, which is made from haemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body) extracted from cows’ blood and diluted in a standard solution (Ringer’s lactate) used to replace blood volume. When Oxyglobin is given to dogs, it increases the amount of haemoglobin in the blood, as well as increasing the volume of blood in the body. This increases the amount of oxygen carried in the blood in the arteries, helping to reduce the symptoms of anaemia.


How has Oxyglobin been studied?

Oxyglobin has been tested in a study of dogs with short or long-term anaemia due to conditions such as blood loss, the abnormal breakdown of red blood cells or low levels of red blood cell production. The study compared the effects of Oxyglobin with no treatment.


What benefit has Oxyglobin shown during the studies?

In the main study in dogs, 95% of the animals treated with Oxyglobin needed no other type of oxygen-carrying treatment after 24 hours, compared with 32% of the dogs that did not receive any treatment. It took longer until additional treatment was needed in dogs treated with Oxyglobin. The medicine also increased levels of haemoglobin in the blood and improved the dogs’ physical condition.

Additional studies supported these results, showing that Oxyglobin can take up, transport and release oxygen in animals other than cows. This oxygen can then be supplied to tissues such as muscle.


What is the risk associated with Oxyglobin?

The side effects seen with Oxyglobin are caused both by the medicine and by the underlying cause of the anaemia. They include discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes (lining of body cavities) and sclera (whites of the eyes), dark faeces and discoloured or turbid (opaque) urine. A common side effect is ‘circulatory overload’ (when the blood fluid leaks out of the blood vessels), which causes tachypnea (rapid breathing), dyspnea (shortness of breath), harsh lung sounds and pulmonary oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs). Other common side effects are vomiting, loss of appetite and fever. For a full list of all side effects reported with Oxyglobin, see the Package Leaflet.

Oxyglobin should not be used in animals that have received Oxyglobin in the past, or in dogs that are at an increased risk of circulatory overload with conditions such as oliguria or anuria (infrequent or no urination) or advanced heart disease.


What are the precautions for the person who gives the medicine or comes into contact with the animal?

There are no precautions necessary.


Why has Oxyglobin been approved?

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) concluded that the benefits of Oxyglobin exceed the risks for the provision of oxygen-carrying support to dogs improving the clinical signs of anaemia for at least 24 hours, independent of the underlying condition, and recommended that Oxyglobin be given a marketing authorisation. The benefitrisk balance may be found in module 6 of this EPAR.


Other information about Oxyglobin

The European Commission granted a marketing authorisation valid throughout the European Union for Oxyglobin to Biopure Netherlands B.V. on 14 July 1999. The marketing authorisation was renewed on 14 July 2004. Information on the prescription status of this product may be found on the label of the carton.

Authorisation details
Name: Oxyglobin
EMEA Product number: EMEA/V/C/000045
Active substance: haemoglobin glutamer-200 (bovine)
INN or common name: Haemoglobin glutamer 200
Species: Dogs
ATCvet Code: QB05AA90
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Biopure Netherlands B.V
Revision: 10
Date of issue of Market Authorisation valid throughout the European Union: 29/11/1999
Contact address:
Biopure Netherlands B.V.
Parnassustoren / Locatellikade 1
NL- 1076 AZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands




Product Characteristics

ANNEX I

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS


1.
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Oxyglobin 130 mg/ml solution for infusion for dogs.
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active substance:
Haemoglobin glutamer-200 (bovine) – 130 mg/ml
Excipients:
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for infusion
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Target species
Dogs
4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species
Oxyglobin provides oxygen carrying support to dogs improving the clinical signs of anaemia for at least
24 hours, independent of the underlying condition.
4.3 Contraindications
Do not use in animals previously treated with Oxyglobin.
Plasma volume expanders, such as Oxyglobin, are contraindicated in dogs predisposed to circulatory
overload with conditions such as oliguria or anuria or advanced cardiac disease (i.e., congestive heart
failure) or otherwise severely impaired cardiac function.
Oxyglobin is intended for single administration only.
4.4 Special warnings
None
4.5 Special precautions for use
Special precautions for use in animals
Concomitant treatment of the cause of the anaemia should be instituted.
The animal should not be over-hydrated prior to administration. Due to the plasma expanding
properties of Oxyglobin, the possibility of circulatory overload and pulmonary oedema should
be considered especially when administering adjunctive intravenous fluids, particularly colloidal solutions.
Signs of circulatory overload should be carefully monitored or central venous pressure (CVP) measured
(increase in CVP has been recorded in all treated dogs in which it was measured). Circulatory overload
may be controlled by slowing the rate of administration.
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Treatment with Oxyglobin results in a mild decrease in PCV (packed cell volume) immediately post
infusion.
The safety and efficacy of Oxyglobin have not been evaluated in dogs with thrombocytopenia with active
bleeding, oliguria or anuria, or advanced cardiac disease.
Clinical Pathology
Chemistry: The presence of Oxyglobin in serum may interfere with colorometric readings and result in
artifactual increases or decreases in the results of serum chemistry tests depending on the dosage
administered, the time since infusion, the type of analyzer and the reagents used. (Contact the
distributor for specific data.)
Haematology: No interference. Confirm that haemoglobin is measured, not calculated from red blood
cell number.
Coagulation: Prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) can be accurately
determined using methods that are mechanical, magnetic, and light scattering. Optical methods are not
reliable for coagulation assays in the presence of Oxyglobin.
Urinalysis: Sediment examination is accurate. Dipstick measurements (i.e., pH, glucose, ketones, protein)
are inaccurate while gross discolouration of the urine is present.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to
animals
Not applicable.
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Adverse events related to Oxyglobin and/or the underlying disease causing anaemia have been observed.
Undesirable effects include mild to moderate yellow/orange discoloration of the skin,mucous membranes,
sclera, dark faeces and discoloured or turbid urine due to metabolism and/or excretion of haemoglobin. A
commonly observed undesirable effect was circulatory overload with associated clinical signs such as
tachypnea, dyspnea, harsh lung sounds and pulmonary oedema. Adverse effects commonly seen were
vomiting, a loss of appetite, and fever. Occasionally noted adverse events were diarrhoea, cardiac
arrhythmias and very rarely nystagmus.
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
The safety of Oxyglobin for use in pregnant or lactating bitches has not been determined.
4.8 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.9 Amounts to be administered and administration route
The recommended dosage of Oxyglobin is 30 ml/kg of body weight administered intravenously at a rate up
to 10 ml/kg/hr. Oxyglobin is intended for single administration.
In certain clinical situations, a dosage of 15-30 ml/kg may be appropriate.
The optimum dosage is based upon the degree and chronicity of the anaemia and the desired duration
of the effect. (See Table A Pharmacokinetic Parameters)
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Table A: Pharmacokinetic Parameters at Multiple Dose Levels after a Single Infusion of
Oxyglobin
Dose
(ml/kg)
Immediate post
infusion plasma
concentration*
(g/dl)
Duration (hours):
Oxyglobin levels over
1 g/dl
Cleared from
plasma
(days)***
15
2.0 – 2.5
23 – 39
4 – 6
21
3.4 – 4.3
66 – 70
5 – 7
30
3.6 – 4.8
74 – 82
5 – 9**
* range based on mean ± SD
** range based on estimated mean value with bounds of a 95% prediction interval
*** range based on 5 terminal half-lives
Remove overwrap prior to use. Use within 24 hours. Oxyglobin should be administered using aseptic
technique via a standard intravenous infusion set and catheter.
As with any intravenous fluid administration, Oxyglobin should be warmed to 37° C prior to
administration. Do not microwave. Do not overheat.
Use of Oxyglobin does not require typing or cross–matching of the recipient’s blood.
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if necessary
Overdosage or an excessive rate of administration (i.e., >10 ml/kg/hr) could result in immediate
cardiopulmonary effects, in which case infusion of Oxyglobin should be discontinued immediately until
signs abate. Treatment of circulatory overload may be necessary.
4.11 Withdrawalperiod(s)
Not applicable.
5.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Blood substitutes, ATCvet code: QB05AA90
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Oxyglobin is a haemoglobin-based oxygen carrying fluid that increases plasma and total haemoglobin
concentrations and thus increases arterial oxygen content. The plasma half-life is 30-
40 hours. It is eliminated from the plasma in 5-7 days.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic particulars
Metabolism and excretion: Haemoglobin dissociates in plasma and is progressively incorporated in the
protein pool of the organism. Haeme degrades according to common pathways leading to bilirubin
and bile pigments. A small amount of unstabilised tetrameric haemoglobin (<5%) may be excreted
through the kidneys, resulting in transient haemoglobinuria for < 4 hours.
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6.
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Modified Lactated Ringer’s Solution containing the standard components:
Water for injection,
NaCl
KCl
CaC12 2H2O
NaOH
Sodium lactate
N-acetyl-l cysteine
6.2 Incompatibilities
Do not administer with other fluids or medicinal products concurrently via the same infusion set. Do
not add medications or other solutions to the bag. Do not combine the contents of more than one bag.
6.3 Shelf life
Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 3 years
Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: 24 hours
6.4. Specialprecautionsforstorage
Do not store above 30°C. Do not freeze. Use within 24 hours of removing overwrap.
6.5 Nature and composition of immediate packaging
A box with two (2) polyolefin infusion bags (60 ml), each within an overwrap.
A box with two (2) polyolefin infusion bags (125 ml), each within an overwrap.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
6.6 Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal product or waste
materials derived from the use of such products
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal
products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
7.
MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Biopure Netherlands B.V.
Parnassustoren / Locatellikade 1
NL- 1076 AZ Amsterdam
8.
MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER
EU/2/99/015/001-002
9.
DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
01.10.2009
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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
01.10.2009
Detailed information on this veterinary medicinal product is available on the website of the European
Medicines Agency (EMEA) http://www.emea.europa.eu/ .
PROHIBITION OF SALE, SUPPLY AND/OR USE
Not applicable.
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ANNEX II
A.
MANUFACTURER OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND
MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER RESPONSIBLE FOR
BATCH RELEASE
B.
CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING
AUTHORISATION REGARDING SUPPLY OR USE
C.
CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING
AUTHORISATION WITH REGARD TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE
D.
STATEMENT OF THE MRLs
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A. MANUFACTURER OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND
MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH
RELEASE
Name and address of the manufacturer of the biological active substance
Biopure Corporation
39 Hurley Street
Cambridge
MA 02141
USA
Name and address of the manufacturer responsible for batch release
Dales Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Snaygill Industrial Estate
Keighley Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2RW
United Kingdom
The printed package leaflet of the medicinal product must state the name and address of the manufacturer
responsible for the release of the concerned batch.
B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
REGARDING SUPPLY OR USE
To be supplied only on veterinary prescription.
C. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE PRODUCT
Not applicable.
D. STATEMENT OF THE MRLs
Not applicable.
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ANNEX III
LABELLING AND PACKAGE LEAFLET
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A. LABELLING
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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGE PARTICULARS TO
APPEAR ON THE IMMEDIATE PACKAGE
1.
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Oxyglobin 130 mg/ml Solution for infusion for dogs.
2.
STATEMENT OF ACTIVE AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
Hemoglobin glutamer-200 (bovine) – 130 mg/ml
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for infusion
4.
PACKAGE SIZE
Two single dose bags (60 ml) for intravenous infusion each within an overwrap <outer box>
Overwrap containing a 60 ml infusion bag <overwrap>
60 ml infusion bag <infusion bag>
Two single dose bags (125 ml) for intravenous infusion each within an overwrap <outer box>
Overwrap containing a 125 ml infusion bag <overwrap>
125 ml infusion bag <infusion bag>
5.
TARGET SPECIES
Dogs
6.
INDICATION(S)
Oxyglobin provides oxygen carrying support to dogs improving the clinical signs of anaemia for at
least 24 hours, independent of the underlying condition.
7.
METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION
Oxyglobin is intended for single intravenous administration by infusion.
8.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Not applicable
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9.
SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY
Do not microwave. Do not overheat > 37° C.
Excessive administration rate (>10 ml/kg/hr) may result in circulatory overload.
10. EXPIRY DATE
<EXP {month/year}>
11. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS
Do not store above 30°C. Do not freeze. Use within 24 hours of removing overwrap.
12. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED PRODUCTS OR
WASTE MATERIALS, IF ANY
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal
products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
13. THE WORDS “FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY” AND CONDITIONS OR
RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE, if applicable
For animal treatment only - to be supplied only on veterinary prescription.
14. THE WORDS “KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN”
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
15. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Biopure Netherlands B.V.
Parnassustoren / Locatellikade 1
NL- 1076 AZ Amsterdam
16. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
EU/2/99/015/001 125ml
EU/2/99/015/002 60ml
17. MANUFACTURER’S BATCH NUMBER
<Batch> <Lot> <BN> {number}
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B. PACKAGE LEAFLET
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PACKAGE LEAFLET
Oxyglobin 130 mg/ml Solution for infusion for dogs
1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER AND
OF THE MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER RESPONSIBLE FOR
BATCH RELEASE, IF DIFFERENT
Marketing authorisation holder:
Biopure Netherlands B.V.
Parnassustoren / Locatellikade 1
NL- 1076 AZ Amsterdam
Manufacturer for the batch release:
Dales Pharmaceutical Ltd. Snaygill
Industrial Estate Keighley Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire, BD23 2RW
United Kingdom
2.
NAME OF VETERINARY THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Oxyglobin 130 mg/ml Solution for infusion for dogs
3.
STATEMENT OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS
Haemoglobin glutamer-200 (bovine) – 130 mg/ml
4.
INDICATION(S)
Oxyglobin provides oxygen carrying support to dogs improving the clinical signs of anaemia for at
least 24 hours independent of the underlying condition.
5.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in animals previously treated with Oxyglobin.
Plasma volume expanders, such as Oxyglobin, are contraindicated in dogs predisposed to circulatory
overload with conditions such as oliguria or anuria or advanced cardiac disease (i.e., congestive heart
failure) or otherwise severely impaired cardiac function.
Oxyglobin is intended for single administration only.
6.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
During the clinical safety and efficacy study, adverse events were seen which may have been related
to Oxyglobin and/or the underlying disease causing anaemia. Side effects which were observed
included mild to moderate discolouration of the mucous membranes, sclera, and urine due to
metabolism and/or excretion of haemoglobin. Effects commonly seen were vomiting, loss of appetite,
fever, and circulatory overload with associated clinical signs such as tachypnea, dyspnea, harsh lung
sounds, and pulmonary oedema; circulatory overload was controlled by slowing the rate of
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administration. Occasionally noted effects were diarrhoea, discolouration of the skin, cardiac
arrhythmias and very rarely nystagmus.
If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your
veterinary surgeon.
7.
TARGET SPECIES
Dogs
8.
DOSAGE FOR EACH SPECIES, ROUTE(S) AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
The recommended dosage of Oxyglobin is 30 ml/kg of body weight administered intravenously at a
rate up to 10 ml/kg/hr. In certain clinical situations, a dosage of 15-30 ml/kg may be appropriate. The
optimum dosage is based upon the degree and chronicity of the anemia and the desired duration
of the effect. (See Table A Pharmacokinetic Parameters)
Table A:
Pharmacokinetic Parameters at Multiple Dose Levels after a Single Infusion of
Oxyglobin
Dose
(ml/kg)
Immediate post
infusion plasma
concentration*
(g/dl)
Duration hours):
Oxyglobin levels over
1 g/dL
Cleared from
plasma
(days)***
15
2.0 – 2.5
23 – 39
4 – 6
21
3.4 – 4.3
66 – 70
5 – 7
30
3.6 – 4.8
74 – 82
5 – 9**
* range based on mean ± SD
** range based on estimated mean value with bounds of a 95% prediction interval
*** range based on 5 terminal half-lives
9.
ADVICE ON CORRECT ADMINISTRATION
Remove overwrap prior to use. Use within 24 hours. Oxyglobin should be administered using aseptic
technique via a standard intravenous infusion set and catheter. As with any intravenous fluid
administration, Oxyglobin should be warmed to 37° C prior to administration. Do not microwave.
Do not overheat.
Do not administer with other fluids or medicinal products concurrently via the same infusion set. Do
not add medications or other solutions to the bag. Do not combine the contents of more than one bag.
10. WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Not applicable
11. SPECIAL STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 30°C. Do not freeze. Use within 24 hours of removing overwrap.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label.
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12. SPECIAL WARNING(S)
Do not use in animals previously treated with Oxyglobin.
Concomitant treatment of the cause of the anaemia should be instituted.
The animal should not be over-hydrated prior to administration. Due to the plasma expanding
properties of Oxyglobin, the possibility of circulatory overload should be considered especially when
administering adjunctive intravenous fluids, particularly colloidal solutions. Signs of circulatory
overload should be carefully monitored or central venous pressure (CVP) measured. If
CVP increases to a clinically unacceptable level and/or if signs of circulatory overload are observed,
the infusion of Oxyglobin should be temporarily discontinued and re-instituted at a slower rate when
signs abate and/or CVP decreases.
Treatment with Oxyglobin results in a mild decrease in PCV (packed cell volume) immediately post
infusion.
The safety and efficacy of Oxyglobin have not been evaluated in dogs with, thrombocytopenia with
active bleeding, oliguria or anuria, or advanced cardiac disease.
The safety of Oxyglobin for use in pregnant or lactating bitches has not been determined. The use in
such animals is not recommended.
13. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED PRODUCT OR
WASTE MATERIALS, IF ANY
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal
products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
14. DATE ON WHICH THE PACKAGE LEAFLET WAS LAST APPROVED
01.10.2009
Detailed information on this product is available on the website of the European Medicines Agency
(EMEA) http://www.emea.europa.eu/ .
15. OTHER INFORMATION
Clinical Pathology
Chemistry: The presence of Oxyglobin in serum may interfere with colorometric readings and result in
artifactual increases or decreases in the results of serum chemistry tests depending on the dosage
administered, the time since infusion, the type of analyzer and the reagents used. (Contact the
distributor for specific data.)
Haematology: No interference. Confirm that haemoglobin is measured, not calculated from red blood
cell number.
Coagulation: Prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) can be
accurately determined using methods that are mechanical, magnetic, and light scattering. Optical
methods are not reliable for coagulation assays in the presence of Oxyglobin.
Urinalysis: Sediment examination is accurate. Dipstick measurements (i.e., pH, glucose, ketones,
protein) are inaccurate while gross discolouration of the urine is present.
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60 ml infusion bag.
125 ml infusion bag.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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Source: European Medicines Agency



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