On 11-Jun-2020, a nationwide recall of one lot of Metformin Hydrochloride ER Tablets USP, 500 mg [Lot Number: G901203] issued by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. due to the detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Metformin Hydrochloride is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. NDMA…
Metformin Hydrochloride is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. N‑Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance with potential to cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. With the release of alert of NDMA presence in Metformin…
Finasteride is a 5α-reductase inhibitor used to treat an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) or hair loss in men. It is also used to treat excessive hair growth in women and as a part of hormone therapy for transgender women. An independent testing laboratory in the US identified the minoxidil (an antihypertensive drug)…
Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced recall of nizatidine oral solution, 15 mg/mL, due to presence of potential levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity, (a probable human carcinogen). Nizatidine is a similar drug to Ranitidine which is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. It acts as antagonists for histamine (H2) receptor, thereby…