A widespread recall of common blood pressure and heart failure medications has been expanded to include more drugs containing losartan
. The recall is due to an"impurity" that is classified as a potential human carcinogen.
FDA official says ongoing blood pressure drug investigation will probably uncover more tainted pillsThe impurity, N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid or NMBA, is also classified as a known animal carcinogen, the US Food And Drug Administration noted in a news release about the recall Friday.Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. voluntarily recalled 87 lots of losartan tablets in the United States on Thursday. The recalled tablets, made by Hetero Labs Ltd.
As for the latest recall, the FDA has reminded patients prescribed an ARB medication from a recalled lot to continue taking their medicine until their doctor or pharmacist provides a replacement or offers a different treatment option. Patients also are encouraged to talk to their doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.
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