Pfizer launches a recall of blood pressure drugs due to a potential carcinogen
$Pfizer (PFE.US)$ is recalling a blood pressure drug because of elevated levels of a potential cancer-causing impurity.
The company warned consumers on Monday of several tainted lots of Accuretic and two other versions of the drug — quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets – because of the presence of a nitrosamine above the Acceptable Daily Intake level.
"Nitrosamines are common in water and foods, including cured and grilled meats, dairy products and vegetables. Everyone is exposed to some level of nitrosamines," according to the Food and Drug Administration.
It adds: "These impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time."
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Anointed Investor : omg
Cool eagle : tis is norm as far as pharma coy is concerned. There are also alot of +ve news in the News column too. Not to be discouraged
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Thoth Industries : Why anyone would ever take anything Pfizer is beyond me. Habitual offenders of fraud.
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Revelation 6 Thoth Industries : You have got to be an idiot. Have you been hit in the head to many times?