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Dear Doctor Letter (Rote-Hand-Brief) on Xagrid® (active substance: anagrelide hydrochloride): Serious cardiovascular adverse events

Active substance: anagrelide hydrochloride

The pharmaceutical manufacturer is sending out information on a connection between Xagrid® and serious cardiovascular adverse events even in patients without known heart disease. This letter includes a reminder that Xagrid® is only indicated in patients at risk and only as second-line therapy.

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