Losartan Recalled Over Impurities

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Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited expanded its recall of losartan and losartan/hydrochlorothiazide over another nitrosamine impurity, N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA), which is considered possibly carcinogenic.

The affected lots are listed in the manufacturers' recall notices, linked below.

Manufacturer's notice on losartan recall (Free) http://response.jwatch.org/t?ctl=64EBD:5FF9B588B7CB016C8CE17ED2AC36C9F7D2B71D9A95FA21D3&

Background: Physician's First Watch coverage of FDA temporarily allowing increased NMBA levels in losartan (Free) http://response.jwatch.org/t?ctl=64EBF:5FF9B588B7CB016C8CE17ED2AC36C9F7D2B71D9A95FA21D3&
 
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