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Certain metformin drugs recalled due to high levels of carcinogenic contaminantHealth Canada said if you are taking or have taken one of the affected drugs, you should talk to your health care provider to discuss treatment options.CanadaJun 14, 2020
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Recalls of blood pressure drug valsartan led to jump in ER visits: studySome patients might have avoided taking their medication, due to concerns about a carcinogen, the authors suggest.HealthNov 12, 2019
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Health Canada continues investigation as more heartburn medications recalledNow, a total of 27 ranitidine products have been recalled after an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) was detected in some of the drugs.CanadaOct 26, 2019
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Zantac pulled from shelves after concerns about carcinogenThe heartburn medicine Zantac is being recalled in Canada and the U.S. over a possible link with an cancer-causing impurity.HealthOct 18, 2019
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Calgary mom warns parents after giving son recalled acid reflux drug ranitidineCalgary mother Kyla Patey is speaking out after realizing she gave her six-week-old son the recalled drug ranitidine for acid reflux.HealthOct 2, 2019
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Health Canada’s drug safety warnings not consistent with other countries’: reportHealth Canada issued warnings for only half of drug-safety issues identified in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom, a new report finds.HealthApr 30, 2019
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Blood-pressure drugs containing Losartan recalled due to potential carcinogen contaminationSeveral drugs containing Losartan are being recalled because they may contain impurities that increase the long-term risk of cancer.HealthMar 11, 2019
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Blood pressure medications recalled due to contamination with potential carcinogenMany blood pressure and heart attack medications containing valsartan are being recalled due to possible contamination.HealthJul 10, 2018
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Bayer recalls laxative because of potential choking hazard: Health CanadaThe agency says RestoraLAX 45 + 10 Value Pack is being recalled because it may pose a choking hazard.CanadaJul 3, 2017
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Winnipeg pharmacies short of EpiPens after Allerject recallSome city pharmacies are experiencing a shortage of EpiPens after a massive recall of a competing epinephrine injector. Sinofi, the manufacturer of Allerject, issued a massive recall of hundreds of thousands of injectors across North America over concerns they may contain the incorrect dosage of epinephrine.HealthOct 31, 2015
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