Camber Pharmaceuticals has recalled some of its pneumonia medicine due to the possibility of contamination with a bacteria that might irreversibly destroy a person’s heart.
People with weakened immune systems who are exposed to Bacillus cereus may get a bacterial infection or endocarditis, a potentially fatal inflammation of the heart valves, according to the FDA.
Recalled Pneumonia Medicine Product And Code
According to the March 31 statement, the voluntary recall affects one lot of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, USP in either 750-milligram or 5-milliliter doses to the consumer level due to suspected contamination.
The medication is intended to prevent and treat pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci, a type of fungus that can cause infections in adults and adolescents who are unable to tolerate other medications.
The medicine was distributed to retail pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, and wholesalers across the United States. The product comes in a 210-milliliter “HDPE bottle in a mono carton,” according to the label. The linked National Drug Code, or NDC, is 31722-629-21, the UPC is 331722629218, and the afflicted lot number is E220182 with an expiration date of December 2023.
According to the FDA notification, people who have the drug should either return it to the place of purchase, discard it, or notify their doctor.
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Symptoms Of Bacillus Cereus
The recall notification did not include any additional information regarding the probable Bacillus cereus contamination, the bacteria is a foodborne pathogen that can cause gastrointestinal disorders such as vomiting and diarrhea. According to the United States. According to the Department of Agriculture, it can “easily spread to many types of fresh and processed food products” such as meat, vegetables, milk, and other common food products.
Those who have adverse reactions or quality issues while using the medicine can report them to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting system. If you have any questions about this recall, please contact Inmar at 1-877-597-0878 or [email protected].
Meanwhile, consumers should contact their physician or medical provider if they have had any health problems that they believe are related to the product.