13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication are being recalled nationwide: What to look out for
Blood pressure medication is one of the most common types of medicines in use in the United States. But this month, a nationwide recall has impacted more than 13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication due to a possibility that the drug may not work as expected. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? Earlier this month, Inventia Healthcare Limited, a pharmaceutical company based in…
Blood pressure medicine recall affects over 13,000 bottles across the nation. The issue stems from Inventia Healthcare Limited, an Indian pharmaceutical company, voluntarily recalling a Chlorthalidone-based medication. The FDA later acknowledged the recall with a Class II designation, indicating potential temporary or reversible health risks.
The root cause is "Failed Dissolution Specifications," meaning the medication may not dissolve properly in the body, reducing its effectiveness. Only one specific blood pressure medication, Chlorthalidone Tablets (25 mg, 100 tablets per bottle, Rx only), is encompassed in the recall, with 13,567 bottles distributed nationwide. No specifics on distribution channels were provided.
If you possess the recalled medication, the FDA hasn't specified the action to take. However, it's advised to consult your doctor or pharmacist before altering your medication usage.
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