Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling 1,568 cartons of Rifampin Capsules USP (150 mg), which were distributed by American Health Packaging. This recall was initiated because the medication failed to meet required specifications for impurities and degradation. Rifampin is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis and certain other bacterial infections; no incidents or injuries have been reported to date.
Taking medication that has degraded or contains impurities may lead to reduced effectiveness of the treatment or potential side effects from breakdown products. For patients treating serious infections like tuberculosis, a sub-therapeutic dose can lead to treatment failure or the development of antibiotic resistance.
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