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A new mechanism to monitor suspect drugs

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Analgin

  • Use: Painkiller
  • Reason for Ban: Causes bone marrow depression

Cisapride

  • Use: Reflux, constipation
  • Reason for Ban: Could cause irregular heartbeat

Human Placenta Extract

  • Use: Chiefly used in cosmetic skin treatments
  • Reason for Ban: Infections
Quiniodochlor
  • Use: Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Reason for Ban: Could cause damage to sight
Nimesulide
  • Use: Painkiller, antipyretic
  • Reason: Liver damage
Nitrofurazone
  • Use: Antibacterial drug
  • Reason for Ban: Carcinogen
Droperidol
  • Use: Antidepressant
  • Reason for Ban: Could cause irregular heartbeat
Tegaserod
  • Use: Irritable bowel Syndrome
  • Reason for Ban: Could cause heart attack, stroke
Phenylpropanolamine
  • Use: Cold
  • Reason for Ban: Could cause brain haemorrhage
Furazolidone
  • Use: Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Reason for Ban: Carcinogen

Oxyphenbutazone

  • Use: Painkiller
  • Reason for Ban: Could cause blood disorders

Thioridazone

  • Use: A commonly used anti-psychotic
  • Reason for Ban: Could cause heart disorders

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