Health Canada has announced that Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 milligram tablets, which are prescribed for hypertension and chest pain. This recall was initiated due to a mix-up that may have led to some bottles containing the wrong medication.<\/p>\n
The issue arises because some bottles may have been filled with 2.5-milligram tablets of midodrine, a drug used to treat low blood pressure, instead of Amlodipine, which is intended for the management of high blood pressure.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Fortunately, the two medications can be identified by their distinct shapes.<\/p>\n
\u2013 MAR-Amlodipine 5 milligram tablets: Are white or off-white, flat, eight-sided, and have a line in the middle, with the numbers 210 and 5 printed on one side.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Midodrine 2.5 milligram tablets: Are white, round, have \u201cM2\u201d printed on one side, and a line across the middle on the other side.<\/p>\n
Warning: Taking the wrong medication can lead to serious side effects.<\/p>\n
Health Canada advises patients to return any bottles containing the round midodrine tablets to their pharmacy and obtain a replacement. The advisory states that substituting Amlodipine with midodrine \u201ccan lead to serious side effects such as a dangerous increase in blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, and organ damage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anyone experiencing dizziness, elevated blood pressure, or a slow heartbeat should contact a healthcare professional or dial 911 immediately.<\/p>\n
Additionally, individuals with chest pain, sudden headaches, impaired speech, or loss of movement or sensation in any part of their body should seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n
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