Coroner recommends further investigation into side effects of MS drug after death of woman

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Elaine Quinn suffered anaphylactic shock at her home in 2022 and died three days later in Mayo University Hospital

A coroner has recommended that the Health Products Regulatory Authority continues its investigations into the side effects of Glatiramer Acetate , sold under the brand name Copaxone, a drug commonly used in the management of multiple sclerosis .

Geraldine Maloney, Consultant Anaesthetist at MUH, gave evidence that Ms Quinn was admitted on February 9th, 2022 to intensive care following an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Dr Tighe said that in light of the fact that Ms Quinn collapsed shortly after receiving the drug it was possible it was the cause of the anaphylactic shock.

 

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