title: [Risk of adverse effects of drugs].
abstract: With regard to the demonstrated adverse effects of some vegetable drugs (Rubia tinctorum L., pyrrolizidine alkaloids), or serious suspicions of adverse effects (drugs containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives), the German Federal Health Authority (BGA) has taken the following measures: the drug Rubiae tinctorum radix and the preparations manufactured from it have been withdrawn from circulation, and in the drugs and preparations containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids and hydroxyanthracene derivatives the manner of use, dosing and information for the customer have been modified.
authors.affiliation: Ustrední poradní sbor pro lécivé rostliny Ministerstva zdravotnictiví Ceské republiky, Praha.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nová
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts