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Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Med Recalled
02/21/2020
The recall affects the following products, which were distributed throughout the United States:
- Caduet (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, 30-count bottles (NDC 0069-2180-30) from lot CY0937 (Exp. 12/21), and
- Caduet (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) tablets, 10 mg/10 mg, 30-count bottles (NDC 0069-2160-30) from lot CY0963 (Exp. 7/22).
Pfizer voluntarily initiated the recall February 5, 2020. On February 13, 2020, the FDA designated the recall Class II. Drugs affected by Class II recalls may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences if used. While remote, a possibility of serious harm also exists.
Available with a prescription, Caduet is a combination statin and antihypertensive drug used to treat high blood pressure or chest pain as well as lower cholesterol.
—Jolynn Tumolo