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Several medications containing the active ingredient Valsartan have been recalled by the United States Food and Drug Administration over contamination issues. The impurity, known as N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), is classified as a probable human carcinogen.
The initial round of recalls addressed Valsartan produced by Major Pharmaceuticals, Solco Healthcare, and Teva Pharmaceuticals. It also extended to Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) produced by both Solco and Teva.
In addition, Teva Pharmaceuticals and generic manufacturer Mylan Pharmaceuticals have voluntarily recalled various strengths of Valsartan tablets-as well as Amlodipine/Valsartan and Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) tablets distributed in the United States between March 2017 and November 2018. These products have been found to contain N-nitroso-diethylamine (NDEA), another probable human carcinogen. A list of Mylan’s recalled drugs is available here.
At Graves McLain, we take on major pharmaceutical manufacturers on behalf of our clients. If you have been harmed by a defective or dangerous drug, call Graves McLain today. We will help you understand your rights as a victim.
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, exposure to NDMA has been known to cause tumors in the respiratory tract, liver, kidneys, and blood vessels of animals. In humans, exposure to NDMA can reduce the function of the liver, kidneys, and lungs. Symptoms of overexposure can include:
If you or a loved one have suffered harmful side effects after taking Valsartan, call Graves McLain right away at 918-359-6600. When you call, an experienced Tulsa, Oklahoma Defective Drug Attorney will speak with you for FREE and determine the best course of action. We review every detail of your case at no cost to you-and fight to protect your rights. At Graves McLain, you will never pay an attorney’s fee upfront-and you owe us nothing until we win your case.
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