Valsartan is the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in certain medications used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and heart attack. It is sold in generic form and under the brand name Diovan. Valsartan is in a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Valsartan produced by certain manufacturers, … [Read more...]
Mylan Expands Its Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Valsartan Tablets
Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) today announced that its U.S. based Mylan Pharmaceuticals business is expanding its consumer-level voluntary nationwide recall to include all lots of Valsartan-containing products within expiry. The 104 additional lots include 26 lots of Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets, USP (including the 5mg/160mg, 10mg/160mg, 5mg/320mg … [Read more...]
If Your Blood Pressure Medication was Recalled, Substitutes are Available
If you take blood pressure medication, or any necessary medication, you need a backup plan in case yours is recalled. It’s not safe to just suddenly stop taking a drug used to control your high blood pressure, so talk to your doctor about the alternatives now. New medications keep getting added to the recall list. There were two just last week. The … [Read more...]
Heart Medication Recalled Due to Contamination and Cancer Risk
On July 13, 2018, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of certain medications containing valsartan. Valsartan is the active ingredient in some drugs used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Valsartan supplied to the drug manufacturers, by a specific third-party, has been found to be contaminated with … [Read more...]
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