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💊 Medicine EU August 6, 2018

Cinryze

📷 Wikipedia: C1-inhibitor · Source
Cinryze
📷 Wikipedia: C1-inhibitor · Source
INN
C1 inhibitor (human)
Forms
Powder and solvent for intravenous injection
Strengths
500 IU
Area
Angioedemas, Hereditary
Alternatives
Yes
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2958 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 16, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Cinryze is a medicine made from human protein. It treats a rare swelling illness called hereditary angioedema.

What's happening? There was a short supply of Cinryze in the EU. The problem has now been fixed.

Does this affect me? Only people who take Cinryze for hereditary angioedema were affected.

What should I do? If you use Cinryze, ask your pharmacist or doctor about switching back to your usual supply.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
C1 inhibitor (human)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Cinryze
Agency-published detail

INN: C1 inhibitor (human) · Forms: Powder and solvent for intravenous injection · Strengths: 500 IU · Area: Angioedemas, Hereditary · Alternatives: Yes

First published
August 6, 2018
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/shortages/cinryze

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Cinryze. INN: C1 inhibitor (human) · Forms: Powder and solvent for intravenous injection · Strengths: 500 IU · Area: Angioedemas, Hereditary · Alternatives: Yes
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 6, 2018 by EMA (European Medicines Agency).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the entire EU.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on www.ema.europa.eu.

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