Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Losartan potassium tablets, USP to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 50 mg/ 12
Reviewed by: The usual starting dose of Losartan potassium is 50 mg once daily
, on diuretic therapy)
Besides hypertension, it is also used in diabetic kidney disease, heart failure, and left ventricular enlargement
The affected product was distributed nationwide on or after October 8, 2018
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These products were found to contain trace amounts of a nitrosamine impurity, N-nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA), which are above internationally acceptable levels
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It is supplied by Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Seven other brands of losartan medicine approved in Singapore are not affected by the recall
Cadista has temporarily discontinued losartan tablets due to issues with obtaining active ingredient
This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in Losartan is metabolized in the liver to an active metabolite (which has a similar action to losartan)