7,107 Duloxetine Bottles Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Contaminants

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Rising Pharmaceuticals recalled 7,107 duloxetine vials because they contained N-nitroso-duloxetine.

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20 mg duloxetine pills are the subject of the recall, which was started on November 19, 2024.

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One nitrosamine associated with an increased risk of cancer is N-nitroso-duloxetine.

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The FDA has categorized the recall as Class II, which denotes transient or reversible health hazards.

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The FDA keeps an eye on the amount of nitrosamine in medications and suggests recalls when levels rise above acceptable bounds.

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Every year, more than 18 million Americans take duloxetine to treat anxiety and depression.

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When products are manufactured, stored, or packaged, nitrosamines may develop.

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In October 2024, Towa Pharmaceutical Europe's Cymbalta was the subject of a prior recall.

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Before stopping the use of duloxetine, the FDA recommends speaking with medical professionals.

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