Pfizer recalls Accupril blood pressure tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity
Recalled Product
Accupril (quinapril hydrochloride) and Accuretic (quinapril hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide)
Hazard / Issue
Contamination
Issued by
Communications and Public Affairs Branch
⚠️ What You Should Do
Continue taking your medication unless you have been advised to stop by your health care provider. Not treating your condition may pose a greater health risk.Contact your health care provider to discuss other treatment options. There is currently a reduced supply of combination quinapril hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide nationally; however, other drug products are available for treating high blood pressure.If you have questions about the recall, contact Pfizer Canada ULC at 1-800-463-6001 or www.pfizermedinfo.ca for medical enquiries, and at 1-800-387-4974 for general enquiries.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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