NDMA In Ranitidine Risks Rerun Of Sartans Crisis

Regulators in North America and Europe are reacting to the discovery of the impurity NMDA in ranitidine, just over a year after similar impurities in sartan products led to a slew of recalls and withdrawals around the world.

Nitrosodimethylamine
Canadian, European and US regulators are evaluating the discovery of NDMA in ranitidine • Source: Shutterstock

Canadian, European and US regulators have announced their initial reactions to the discovery of N-nitrosodimethylamine, a probable human carcinogen, in ranitidine-based drugs.

Ranitidine – used to treat heartburn and stomach ulcers – is available in both prescription and OTC channels

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