Why Bristol-Myers recalled the Coumadin?
Bristol-Myers reported that amount of isopropanol in Coumadin tablets could change over time. Isopropanol, or isopropyl alcohol, is used to keep the drug’s active ingredient in a crystalline state. The changing levels of isopropanol could increase or reduce the amount of the active ingredient in the tablets that can pose either a greater risk of blood clotting or bleeding. Were there any side effects reported so far? Bristol-Myers Squibb says that recall is a precaution and no side effects have been reported till date. Bristol-Myers Squibb is recalling five production lots of Coumadin hospital unit doses and three lots of physician samples. The recall includes a total of 1.5 million 1-milligram tablets available in blister packs. Bottled product is safe to use. Lot No. of recalled products Physician Sample Blister Packs: Lot# 9A48931A, 9A48931B, 9A48931C, expiration January 2012. HUD Blister Pack: Lot# 8F34006B, 8K44272A, 8K46168A, 9F44437A and 9K58012B with expiry dates between June 2
