Recent High Blood Pressure Medicine Recalls
Several blood pressure medications have been recalled in recent years due to impurities or manufacturing issues. The recalls often involve specific lots of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors, which are common classes of hypertension drugs.
Why These Medications Were Recalled
Recalls are typically issued when active pharmaceutical ingredients contain unacceptable levels of nitrosamine impurities, such as NDMA or NDEA, which may increase cancer risk with long-term exposure. Other reasons include mislabeled dosages, contamination, or failure to meet quality standards.
How to Check if Your Medicine Is Affected
Patients should verify their medication by checking the lot number on the bottle against recall notices from the FDA. The agency maintains an updated database of drug recalls, including details on affected manufacturers, strengths, and reasons for the action.
For the latest recall information, visit the FDA Drug Recalls page.
