American Health Packaging is recalling 1,285 cartons of Enalapril Maleate (5 mg), a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. The recall was issued because testing found levels of a chemical impurity called Enalapril DKT that exceeded approved safety specifications. These affected cartons were distributed to wholesalers between December 2016 and September 2017. If you use this medication, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist to discuss your treatment options and ensure you have a safe supply of medication.
The tablets contain a degradant that exceeds quality limits, which means the medication does not meet purity standards. While the risk is considered low, consuming a drug with higher-than-allowed levels of impurities can potentially affect the medication's effectiveness or lead to unknown health risks over time.
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