Isosorbide Mononitrate

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Ethex Corporation of St. Louis, MO has voluntarily recalled specific lots of Isosorbide Mononitrate. Specific lots of 30 mg and 60 mg tablets have been recalled due to the possibility that they may contain oversized tablets. The oversized tablets may contain twice the intended dosage of the medication. If you or a loved one suffered as a result of Isosorbide Mononitrate, Please CLICK HERE for a free consultation.

Isosorbide Mononitrate is used to prevent or reduce the occurrence of angina in patients with coronary artery disease, by dilating blood vessels to allow blood to flow more easily to the heart.

An overdose of Isosorbide Mononitrate may result in fainting or low blood pressure.

Recalled lots of 30 mg tablets include 62355, 66423 and 68102. Recalled lots of 60 mg tablets include 63466, 66034, 67351and 67354. Lots involved in the recall were shipped before May 22, 2008. Expiration dates range from November 2008 to November 2009.

Ethex Corporation has also recalled Propafenone, Morphine and Dextroamphetamine, also because of the possibility that tablets from specific lots may be oversized and contain twice the intended dosage of medication.

Ethex Corporation has notified wholesalers and retailers who have received recalled lots and have instructed them to return recalled products and contact consumers who were dispensed these drugs. Consumers are asked to return recalled medication for replacement or a refund.

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered as a result of taking Isosorbide Mononitrate, you may want to speak with an attorney regarding a potential claim.

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