Heritage Pharmaceuticals is recalling approximately 70,440 vials of Amikacin Sulfate Injection and Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection due to microbial growth found in a sub-lot. These injectable medications, Amikacin Sulfate (an antibiotic) and Prochlorperazine Edisylate (used for severe nausea and vomiting), were found to be non-sterile, which can lead to serious health complications. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers who have these medications should stop using them and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance and to arrange for a refund.
Injecting a drug that is not sterile into a patient's bloodstream or muscle can cause severe and potentially life-threatening infections, such as sepsis. The detection of microbial growth in these specific lots indicates a critical failure in the sterilization process, posing a significant risk to patient safety.
Healthcare provider or pharmacist guidance and pharmacy refund.
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