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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/48758| Title: | The valsartan saga : science, myths and realities |
| Authors: | Baldacchino, Stephania Muscat, Caroline Attard, Annalise Serracino-Inglott, Anthony Azzopardi, Lilian M. |
| Keywords: | Dimethylnitrosamine Valsartan Carcinogens Medical misconceptions Communication in pharmacy |
| Issue Date: | 2019-09 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Department of Pharmacy |
| Citation: | Baldacchino, S., Muscat, C., Attard, A., Serracino-Inglott, A., & Azzopardi, L. M. (2019, September). The valsartan saga: science, myths and realities. Poster session presented at the 79th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. |
| Abstract: | A poster presentation regarding the valsartan saga: science, myths and realities. Introduction: The detection of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potential human carcinogen in the manufacture of the valsartan active pharmaceutical ingredient, led to the withdrawal of several contaminated valsartan medicinal products. Aims: To identify the science, myths and realities of the valsartan saga situation. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/48758 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SPha |
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