Pfizer Canada recalls BP drug on potential cancer causing impurity
Reuters March 05, 2022, 11:00 IST
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- Pfizer Canada was recalling
blood pressure drug Accuretic
due to the presence of a
potential cancer-causing impurity
called N-nitroso-quinapril, the
Canadian health regulator said
on Friday.
Long-term exposure to Nnitroso-quinapril at a level above
what is considered acceptable
may increase the risk of cancer,
Health Canada said, adding
there is no immediate risk with temporary use of Accuretic.
Patients can continue to take their medication as prescribed and do not need to
return the drug to their pharmacy, the agency said, but asked patients to consider
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