The drug manufacturer, KVK-Tech, is recalling a batch of the blood pressure medication betaxolol due to a foreign tablet being found during production. The recall is being described as a precautionary measure, as a 5 mg oxycodone HCl pill was discovered on the packaging line once the batch was complete. The two pills are similar in appearance, making the difference difficult to notice for regular users of the betaxolol tablet.
The FDA warns that betaxolol can potentially slow down the heart rates of elderly patients and worsen lung and heart function if accidentally combined with an opioid. Therefore, those taking betaxolol are advised to check their medication for batch numbers and expiration dates. The affected lot has a batch number of #17853A and a June 2027 expiration date. The tablets have been distributed nationwide to wholesalers and retailers.
KVK-Tech has sent a recall letter to its distributors and customers, arranging for the returned of all the recalled pills. The FDA’s website provides further information about reimbursement for affected customers. Users who may have received betaxolol tablets from the recalled lot are urged not to take the medication and to contact a physician if experiencing unexpected reactions.
