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The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) said on August 22 that Pfizer Japan’s pain treatment Lyrica (pregabalin) is now under review for the potential risk of fulminant hepatitis and hepatic dysfunction.Certain safety measures such as revision of the precautions…
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