(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – Big Pharma’s latest blunder puts American lives in danger as Astellas Pharma has recalled two critical medications for transplant patients due to potentially empty capsules.
This shocking oversight could lead to organ rejection and even death, highlighting the urgent need for stricter oversight in the pharmaceutical industry.
The recall affects Prograf and Astagraf XL, immunosuppressant drugs vital for preventing organ rejection in transplant recipients.
Prograf is used after heart, liver, kidney, or lung transplants, while Astagraf XL is specifically for kidney transplants.
Astellas Pharma, a global life sciences company, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for specific lots of these medications.
The affected products are Prograf 0.5 mg in 100-count bottles (lot No. 0E3353D) and Astagraf XL 0.5 mg in 30-count bottles (lot No. 0R3092A), both of which expire in March 2026.
The consequences of this error could be catastrophic. Empty capsules may lead to organ rejection, which can be fatal, especially in heart transplants.
Astellas’ own risk statement paints a grim picture of the potential outcome:
“In the case of life sustaining organ transplants such as a heart transplant (for which there is no permanent substitute such as hemodialysis in the case of a failed kidney transplant) if the transplant fails, the consequences of rejection initiated by ingesting empty capsules may be fatal.”
Patients who have received these medications are now left in a precarious position. Those with symptoms of organ rejection are advised to seek immediate medical attention.
While Astellas claimed no adverse events have been reported so far, the potential for harm remains significant.
Patients with recalled medication are urged to contact their prescribing medical professional immediately.
It is crucial that Americans remain vigilant and question the safety of their medications, as corporate interests often seem to outweigh patient welfare.
Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of PROGRAF® 0.5mg (Tacrolimus) and One Lot of ASTAGRAF XL® 0.5mg (Tacrolimus Extended-Release Capsules) Because Bottles Shipped to U.S. May Contain Empty Capsules https://t.co/5JeQEKcp1f pic.twitter.com/R9a3kLnwgw
— U.S. FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) December 25, 2024
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