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1:10 For people managing high blood pressure, recalls of the carcinogen-tainted drug quinapril might sound familiar
USA TODAY 0:00 0:43 A recall of common blood pressure medication losartan has been expanded for a fifth time after manufacturer Torrent Pharmaceuticals
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Losartan was recalled due to impurities found while testing finished products
Current Status: At least 45 individual lots of irbesartan have been recalled since 2018
It is also used to treat As recalls on blood pressure drugs continue to plague drugmakers, the FDA declared a slate of 40 generic pills safe to use
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That's after trace amounts of a potential carcinogen were found The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is recalling three brands of blood pressure medicines, which contain a losartan ingredient that was manufactured by Hetero Labs Limited
allergic reaction Lisinopril and losartan are two first-choice medications for treating high blood pressure
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
This expanded recall includes six (6) lots of bulk losartan potassium USP Tablets (two lots of 50 mg strength and four lots of 100 mg strength) due to the detection of an impurity – N-Nitroso-N In 2019, the FDA expanded a recall to include 32 lots of losartan, a drug sold by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, after they were found to contain unacceptable levels of the compounds
5 mg strength has actually already expired, so it’s less likely that you would still have it on hand
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This side effect is most common when you’re first starting losartan or right after your dose is raised
To begin the return process please dial the Qualanex Customer Service line at 1-800-505-9291 or email them at [email protected]
The voluntary recall is for 100 milligram/25 milligram tablets with the lot number JB8912
is voluntarily recalling one lot of Losartan Potassium Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100mg/25mg to the consumer level