Pfizer recalls blood pressure drug

Accuretic and two generic drugs distributed by Greenstone -- quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets -- are ...

High blood pressure is a growing problem: The number of people over 30 with the condition has doubled over the past 30 years, according to a 2021 study. Nitrosamines may be unintentionally introduced when certain chemical reactions are used in the production of medications.The company said it's not aware of any reports of adverse effects resulting from use of the medication and added that the products have a safety profile established over more than 20 years, according to the release.Pfizer has recalled three blood pressure medications over concerns they are tainted with a possible carcinogen. Number of people with high blood pressure has doubled globally, large study finds"Nitrosamines are common in water and foods, including cured and grilled meats, dairy products and vegetables.

Pfizer is voluntarily recalling several lots of blood pressure medication due to elevated levels of nitrosamine that can increase the risk of cancer.

"Everyone is exposed to some level of nitrosamines. The company said it is recalling six lots of Accuretic tablets that it distributed, one lot of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and four lots of quinapril HCl/ hydrochlorothiazide tablets because the level of nitrosamine was above the acceptable daily intake. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling several lots of blood pressure medication due to elevated levels of nitrosamine, which can increase the risk of cancer.

The company warned consumers on Monday of several tainted lots of Accuretic and two other versions of the drug – Quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets – ...

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Pfizer is voluntarily recalling Accuretic as well as two generics used to treat hypertension because of an elevated level of an impurity that may cause cancer.

Pfizer is voluntarily recalling Accuretic as well as two generics used to treat hypertension because of an elevated level of an impurity that may cause cancer.Pfizer is recalling six lots of Accuretic, one lot of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets and four lots of quinapril HCl/ hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling Accuretic as well as two generics used to treat hypertension because of an elevated level of an impurity that may cause cancer. For more information, patients can contact Sedgewick at 888-843-0247 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling Accuretic as well as two generics used to treat hypertension because of an elevated level of an impurity that may cause cancer. NewsChevron that denotes content that can open up. To date, Pfizer is not aware of reports of adverse events that have been assessed to be related to this recall.Pfizer believes the benefit/risk profile of the products remains positive based on currently available data. Everyone is exposed to some level of nitrosamines.These impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time.”Pfizer said there is no “immediate” risk to people taking the medication.“The products have a safety profile that has been established over 20 years of marketing authorization and through a robust clinical program.

Accuretic and two authorized generics are being recalled because of higher-than-acceptable levels of a cancer-causing agent called nitrosamine.

"Pfizer has notified direct consignees by letter to arrange for return of any recalled product." See the full list of lot numbers for the affected products here and learn how to get refunds if needed. "Although long-term ingestion of N-nitroso-quinapril may be associated with a potential increased cancer risk in humans, there is no immediate risk to patients taking this medication.

If you take blood pressure medication, listen up. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling its blood pressure drug Accuretic because there's too much of a particular ...

There haven’t been reports of anything happening to people who’ve taken this medication, but Pfizer is recalling it just in case. They’re common in water and food like cured and grilled meats, dairy, and vegetables, but they could increase the risk of cancer if you’re exposed to too much for too long. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling its blood pressure drug Accuretic because there’s too much of a particular impurity called nitrosamines.

The impurity is common in water and food like cured and grilled meats, dairy and vegetables, but it could increase the risk of cancer if you're exposed to ...