Skeptical Cardiologist: Where Are My Generic Meds Made?
(MedPage Today) -- Valsartan recall prompts a look by Anthony Pearson, MD (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - August 10, 2018 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Valsartan Recall Expanded, FDA Investigating Products from Outside China
(MedPage Today) -- Other ARB manufacturers subject to FDA investigation (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Valsartan Tablets, USP, 40mg, 80mg, 160mg and 320mg Due to The Detection of Trace Amounts of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity, Found in an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
As a precautionary measure, Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of Valsartan Tablets, USP, 40mg, 80mg, 160mg and 320mg to the hospital, retail and consumer level. This recall of multiple batches of Valsartan Tablets was prompted due to the detection of trace amounts of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a possible process impurity or contaminant in an active pharmaceutical ingredient, manufactured by Hetero Labs Limited, Unit – I (API manufacturer). (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - August 9, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
FDA Expands Recall Of Common Blood Pressure Drug Over Cancer Concern
(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration expanded the list of drugs being recalled that contain valsartan. The drug is used as a component in a set of drugs used to treat heart failure and blood pressure.
The FDA initially announced a valsartan recall in July after lab tests discovered that some drugs could have been tainted with a substance linked to higher risk of cancer. The drug had previously been recalled in 22 other countries. The expanded recall includes some drugs that contain valsartan and hydrochlorothisazide. Not all of the drugs containing valsartan were impacted.
N-nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA, the i...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - August 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Consumer Health News Local TV Recall Valsartan Source Type: news
FDA expands recall of blood pressure drug valsartan due to cancer concern
The US Food and Drug Administration expanded the list of drugs being recalled that contain valsartan. The drug is used as a component in a set of drugs used to treat heart failure and blood pressure. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - August 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA expands recall of common heart medication Valsartan
A common heart medication may contain a cancer-causing chemical, the FDA said. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 7, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Valsartan Tablets (New - Currently in Shortage)
Drug Shortage (Source: FDA Drug Shortages)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages - August 2, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Sacubitril/valsartan cost effective for heart failure in Germany
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - August 1, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Blood pressure pills recalled worldwide amid cancer chemical scare
Common blood pressure drug valsartan made by Chinese firm Zhejiang Huahai has been banned and recalled by Chinese authorities after it was found to contain a cancer-causing chemical. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Net Widens for Companies Over Tainted Valsartan Recalls Net Widens for Companies Over Tainted Valsartan Recalls
The FDA reports that several additional companies that repackage drug products are also recalling products containing the heart drug valsartan, and it says more recalls are likely.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Statin'Shove' vs'Nudge'; ESC Pirates; Expanded Valsartan Recall
(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - July 30, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
China orders medical institutions to stop using recalled Huahai-made drug
China's health regulator on Monday said all domestic medical institutions must cooperate with authorities and not use the valsartan blood and heart drug made by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd that could pose cancer risks. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug
China's health regulator said on Monday all domestic medical institutions must cooperate with authorities and not use the valsartan blood and heart drug made by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical that could pose cancer risks. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
China orders medical institutions not to use recalled valsartan drug
China's health regulator has called on all medical institutions to cooperate with authorities and not use the valsartan blood and heart drug that is said to pose cancer risks. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Heart Failure Guidelines: Introduction to the New Agents Heart Failure Guidelines: Introduction to the New Agents
Review updated guidelines for the management of heart failure that have been revised to include the two novel pharmacologic agents sacubitril/valsartan and ivabradine.U.S. Pharmacist (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
