Ethex Morphine & Propafenone Recall News
Propafenone Recall
-US Recall News
11/28/2008- As first reported on November 11th, there has been a Propafenone recall by the ETHEX Corporation because the pills may have been oversized, which could result in overdose of the drug Propafenone HCI. Because the original report also included recalls of other drugs (Morphine, Dextroamphetamine and Isosorbide) we are going to cover each of the recalls separately. The first in this series of informational articles covers the Propafenone recall.
Three different strengths were recalled, all of them Propafenone HCI tablets made by the ETHEX Corporation. They were 150mg, 225mg and 300mg pills from any of the following lots with expiration dates ranging from 6/2009 to 3/2011. Below are the recalled lot numbers:
150 mg - 73761, 78184, 79373, 81240, 81241, 81242, 83470, 84357, 90525, 90526
225 mg - 71720, 74831, 76014-15, 81243-45, 89731, 90527-29, 90657
300mg - 72834, 76016-18, 81246, 89092, 89732, 90530, 90532, and 91641-42
About Propafenone
Propafenone is a an anti-arrhythmic medication, which treats illnesses associated with rapid heart beats, such as atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. It works by slowing the influx of sodium ions into the cardiac muscle cells causing a decrease in excitability of the cells.
Side effects of propafenone include:
Hypersensitivity, lupus-like syndrome, agranulocytopenia, dizziness, lightheadedness, gastrointestinal upset, a metallic taste, bronchospasm, drowsiness, slow heart rate, and seizures.
About 20% of patients discontinue taking Propafenone due to side effects.
If you or a loved one have been injured by Ethex Morphine or Ethex Propafenone you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free case evaluation. Our experienced lawyers can answer any questions you may have about the Ethex Morphine Recall, Ethex Propafenone Recall, and a potential Ethex Corporation lawsuit.
