Thyroid, infection drugs get fresh safety warnings after national review

Two widely used medications, doxycycline and carbimazole, are set to receive stronger safety warnings. Regulators have identified potential mental health side effects for doxycycline and a rare but serious blood disorder linked to carbimazole. This proactive step aims to enhance patient safety by ensuring clearer information for both doctors and patients regarding these important, albeit uncommon, adverse reactions.

By ANUJA JAISWAL