Unichem, Lupin recall high blood pressure drugs from US over quality issues

The specified batch, which is being recalled, has been manufactured at Unichem's Goa-based facility

Drug firms, Lupin, Cadila Healthcare
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The Class-II recall is on account of "Product Mix Up: Lisinopril 10 mg tablets were found in Lisinopril 5 mg 1000-count bottle," the report said

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Pharma companies Unichem Laboratories and Lupin are separately recalling certain batches of drugs from the US market due to quality issues.
As per the latest enforcement report issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Unichem is voluntarily recalling 1,90,992 bottles of Clonodine Hydrochloride tablets, which are used to treat high blood pressure.
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), the US-based arm of the company, is recalling the drug for "failed impurities/ degradation specifications".

First Published: Jun 21 2020 | 1:10 PM IST

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