The affected losartan medicine – Losartas, Losagen and Hyperten – contain trace amounts of N-nitroso-Nmethyl-4-aminobutyric acid , an environmental contaminant also found in food or the environment in very minute amount, said the authority on Thursday . The announcement comes after HSA completed its tests and reviews for the affected brands on 21 March.
“Patients are strongly advised to continue taking their medicine until their healthcare providers arrange for them to stop or switch to suitable alternatives,” added the HSA. “Patients who are concerned about their medication or are not sure if they are affected are advised to consult their healthcare providers or doctors.”
The authority also said that affected patients with medical appointments scheduled before 1 July should proceed with their appointments and their doctor will advise them on suitable alternative medicine. Those with appointments on or after 1 July will be contacted for an earlier consultation or medication review, or both.
The authority has also advised medical practitioners to initially prescribe high-blood pressure medicine on a one-month basis so as to “ensure continued availability” for all patients who need them. “This may be the practice for the next six months,” it added. Since end-February, several losartan medications have been recalled overseas due to the presence of NMBA, said the HSA.
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