There have been multiple recalls for the heartburn/ulcer medication nizatidine after tests found unacceptable levels of NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), a cancer-causing chemical impurity.
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Recalls Nizatidine for NDMA
April 2020 — Amneal Pharmaceuticals recalled 3 lots of liquid Nizatidine Oral Solution (15 mg/mL) packaged in 480-mL bottles due to contamination with NDMA. The recall involves the following 3 lots of liquid nizatidine:
| NDC No. | Description | Lot | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60846-301-15 | Nizatidine Oral Solution | 06598004A | 04/2020 |
| 60846-301-15 | Nizatidine Oral Solution | 06599001A | 12/2020 |
| 60846-301-15 | Nizatidine Oral Solution | 06599002A | 12/2020 |
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Recalls Nizatidine After Tests Find Carcinogen
January 2020 — Mylan Pharmaceuticals issued a voluntary recall for 3 lots of the ulcer medication Nizatidine (including 150-mg and 300-mg dosages) after tests detected “trace amounts” of contamination with NDMA.
The recall involves batches of nizatidine that were distributed from June 2017 through August 2018. The following 3 lots were recalled:
- 0378-5150-91 Nizatidine Capsules, USP 150mg Bottles of 60 3086746 May 2020
- 0378-5300-93 Nizatidine Capsules, USP 300mg Bottles of 30 3082876 Jan 2020
- 0378-5300-93 Nizatidine Capsules, USP 300mg Bottles of 30 3082877 Jan 2020
What is NDMA?
NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine) is a toxic substance that is classified as a “probable human carcinogen” by the World Health Organization’s cancer-research agency. It is an impurity that is created by chemical reactions during the drug-making process. It is also commonly found in water and foods, such as meat, dairy products, and vegetables.
What is Nizatidine?
Nizatidine is the generic version of Azor®. It is used for the short-term treatment of stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers. It may be used for up to a year in certain ulcer patients. Nizatidine is also used to treat esophagitis and heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
List of Cancers Linked to NDMA
- Liver cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Intestinal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Bladder cancer
NDMA Cancer Lawsuits
After more than a dozen recalls, drug-makers are facing a growing number of lawsuits and class actions involving NDMA contamination in medications such as Zantac and Valsartan. Many of these lawsuits involve people who developed cancer after taking a recalled medication.
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