Black Box Warning
BBW정의
The strongest safety warning issued by the FDA, appearing in a black-bordered box at the top of a drug's prescribing information. Black box warnings alert healthcare providers to serious or life-threatening risks associated with the medication.
예시
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics carry a black box warning for tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system effects.
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