Asthma Drugs Recalled Due to Dangerous Mislabeling

Rate This

Photo: Getty Images

The Ritedose Corporation, a drug company that produces asthma drugs, is voluntary recalling its Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 3 ml. It is an inhalation solution for the treatment of asthma, and is used through a nebulizer to stabilize asthma attacks, particularly those triggered by exercise. The rather ironically-named company has withdrawn the drug due to labeling errors.

The lot numbers that have been withdrawn are: 0N81, 0N82, 0N83, 0N84, 0NE7, 0NE8, 0NE9, 0NF0, 0P12, 0P13, 0P46, 0P47, 0PF0, and 0S15.

2.5mg/3ml vials were incorrectly labeled as 0.5mg/3ml. This could cause medical professionals to give more of the medication than is necessary and could lead to the patient receiving five times the recommended dose. This could result in a range of adverse events and could even be life threatening or lead to the death of patients.

In a hospital setting, drugs are often not accompanied by their packaging, making it even more likely that medical staff could make a mistake.

Signs of albuterol overdose are:

Tremors, dizziness, nervousness, headache, seizures, angina, high blood pressure, low potassium levels, and rapid heart rates up to 200 beats/minute.

Consumers should immediately return the product to their doctor’s office or pharmacy, or wherever it was obtained.

If you have a question about the recall, you can telephone the Ritedose Corporation at 803-935-3995 or email them at [email protected].
If you have experienced an adverse reaction, you can report it online at:
http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm

COPD Drug May Help Late Phase Asthma Attacks

Can Yogic Breathing Help with Asthma?

Climate Change Spectators: Take 5 Steps to Reduce Your Impact

Breathe Deeply: 10 Habits for Healthy Lungs

Add a CommentComments

There are no comments yet. Be the first one and get the conversation started!

Empowered

Joanna Karpasea-Jones View Profile Send Message

We value and respect our HERWriters' experiences, but everyone is different. Many of our writers are speaking from personal experience, and what's worked for them may not work for you. Their articles are not a substitute for medical advice, although we hope you can gain knowledge from their insight.