Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling 9,720 bottles of Benazepril HCl Tablets, USP 40 mg, a medication used to treat high blood pressure. The recall was initiated because a different medication, Promethazine HCl (used for allergies and motion sickness), was found inside a bottle of Benazepril. Taking the wrong medication can lead to serious health issues, as the drugs have entirely different uses and side effects. This recall affects 100-count bottles distributed to 13 major distributors across the United States.
A patient may inadvertently ingest Promethazine HCl instead of their prescribed blood pressure medication, which can cause unexpected sedation, dizziness, or interactions with other drugs. Conversely, failing to take the intended Benazepril could result in uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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