NRA-Amlodipine tablets are white or off-white, octagonal, flat and scored in the middle with ‘210’ and ‘5’ on one side. The metoprolol succinate prolonged-release 12.5 mg tablets are white, round and scored in the middle.
Health Canada issued a after a drug used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain as some bottles of the recalled medication may contain the wrong tablets.
One lot of NRA-Amlodipine 5 mg, with the Drug Identification Number (DIN) 02476460, Lot No. EM240229 and expiry date 2027-08, has been impacted by the recall.Â
Nora Pharma has recalled the affected lot of NRA-Amlodipine 5 mg tablets because some bottles may contain the wrong medication, which has been identified as metoprolol succinate prolonged-release 12.5 mg tablets.
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Check your pill bottle
Health Canada says the correct tablets are white or off-white and octagonal.
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“If your bottle contains any round tablets, which are not the correct shape, or if you’re unsure, return the bottle to your pharmacy for a replacement,†the agency warns. “If you are unable to get a replacement immediately, continue to take your medication as directed — but do not take the round tablets as these are the wrong medication.â€
NRA-Amlodipine tablets are white or off-white, octagonal, flat and scored in the middle with ‘210’ and ‘5’ on one side. The metoprolol succinate prolonged-release 12.5 mg tablets are white, round and scored in the middle.
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If you are dizzy, have unusually low blood pressure or slow heartbeats, contact your health care provider.
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“If you are unable to access a health care professional and you are experiencing these symptoms, call 911,†Health Canada advises.
What is the risk?
Although metoprolol is also used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain, Health Canada explains substituting amlodipine (5 mg) with metoprolol (12.5 mg) “can lead to serious side effects†such as dangerous blood pressure changes (especially dangerously low drops), difficulty breathing or an abnormally slow heart rate.
Health Canada says patients with other conditions — especially heart failure, asthma, severe peripheral arterial disease, pheochromocytoma or diabetes — and those taking other medications could experience different side effects with varying levels of severity.
Children could face a higher risk of serious side effects and potential harm by taking the wrong medication.
Health Canada says it’s monitoring the company’s recall and investigation.
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