Is hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg being recalled?
The company is recalling its Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets at the consumer level after an analysis revealed that certain API batches contained the impurity N-nitrosoirbesartan — a probable human carcinogen — at levels above the specification limit.
Why has hydrochlorothiazide been recalled?
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntarily Nationwide Recall of All Irbesartan Tablets and Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Due to Potential Presence of N-nitrosoirbesartan Impurity | FDA.
Was there a recall on hydrochlorothiazide?
FDA: “Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntarily Nationwide Recall of All Irbesartan Tablets and Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Due to Potential Presence of N-nitrosoirbesartan Impurity,” “Reporting Serious Problems to FDA.”
Who is the manufacturer of hydrochlorothiazide?
CRANFORD, N.J., March 2 /PRNewswire/ — Actavis U.S., the United States manufacturing and marketing division of the international generic pharmaceutical company Actavis Group (ICEX: ACT), announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to market Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 12.5 mg.
Can I stop taking hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg?
Do not stop using hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause serious or life-threatening heart problems. Follow your doctor’s instructions about tapering your dose.
Does hydrochlorothiazide affect kidney function?
Hydrochlorothiazide can aggravate kidney dysfunction and is used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Hydrochlorothiazide can lower blood potassium, sodium, and magnesium levels.
What kind of tablets are accord hydrochlorothiazide tablets?
Accord’s Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 12.5 mg are light orange to peach colored, round, biconvex tablets debossed with H on one side and 1 on another side. An image of this product is below, if you are unable to view the image, please click this link
Are there any recalls on hydrochlorothiazide tablets?
Accord Healthcare Inc. is voluntarily recalling One lot (Lot PW05264 – 46632 Bottles, NDC 16729-182-01) of Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 12.5 mg, to the consumer level. A 100 count bottle of Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 12.5 mg has been found to contain 100 Spironolactone Tablets USP 25 mg.
What happens if you take spironolactone instead of hydrochlorothiazide?
Use of spironolactone tablets instead of hydrochlorothiazide tablets, poses the risk of contracting hyperkalemia (increase potassium levels) in certain individuals resulting in adverse events that range from limited health consequences to life-threatening situations in certain individuals.
How to contact Accord Healthcare about the recall?
Consumers that have the product should return the product to the pharmacy. Consumers/Pharmacies with questions regarding this recall can contact Accord Healthcare, Inc. by phone at 1-855-869-1081, fax: 1-817-868-5362 or e-mail at [email protected] Monday to Friday during business hours 8 am to 5 pm EST.