"A blood pressure medication has been recalled after a mix-up that may have led to some bottles containing the wrong drug. According to Health Canada, Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 milligram tablets, which are used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. That's because some bottles may instead contain 2.5 milligram tablets of midodrine, a medication used to treat low blood pressure."
"According to its public advisory, substituting amlodipine with midodrine "can lead to serious side effects such as a dangerous increase in blood pressure, dizziness, fainting and organ damage." Anyone feeling dizzy, experiencing unusually high blood pressure or slow heartbeats is advised to call a health care professional or 911. Health Canada says anyone experiencing chest pain, a sudden headache, impaired speech or an inability to move or feel a part of their body should seek immediate medical attention."
Health Canada warns that Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalled two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 milligram tablets after a packaging mix-up. Some bottles may contain midodrine 2.5 milligram tablets instead of amlodipine. The two drugs differ in appearance: MAR-Amlodipine 5 mg are white or off-white, flat and eight-sided with a line and the numbers 210 and 5; midodrine 2.5 mg are white, round, marked M2 and have a line across the middle. Patients should return bottles containing round tablets to their pharmacy for replacement. Substituting amlodipine with midodrine can cause dangerous blood pressure increases, dizziness, fainting and organ damage, and severe symptoms require immediate medical attention.
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