Diltiazem

Melinta Therapeutics Acquires U.S. Rights to TOPROL-XL® (metoprolol succinate) from New American Therapeutics

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

We will continue to aggressively pursue portfolio expansion that aligns with our mission of providing innovative therapies for acute and life-threatening illnesses.

Key Points: 
  • We will continue to aggressively pursue portfolio expansion that aligns with our mission of providing innovative therapies for acute and life-threatening illnesses.
  • We are extremely proud of our work to provide access to this lifesaving medication, said Michael Anderson, CEO, New American Therapeutics.
  • Melinta Therapeutics, LLC provides innovative therapies to people impacted by acute and life-threatening illnesses.
  • At Melinta, were visionaries dedicated to innovation while staying grounded in what matters most: patients.

Advisory - All strengths of MAR-Diltiazem CD, a drug used to treat angina and hypertension, have been recalled because of dosing concerns

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 25, 2020

What to do: Patients using MAR-Diltiazem CD should consult with their doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible to find an alternative product.

Key Points: 
  • What to do: Patients using MAR-Diltiazem CD should consult with their doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible to find an alternative product.
  • Health Canada is informing Canadians that Marcan Pharmaceuticals has recalled all lots of all MAR-Diltiazem CD products in response to data integrity concerns that could lead to incorrect dosing.
  • MAR-Diltiazem CD is used to treat chronic stable angina and mild to moderate hypertension.
  • Bioequivalence studies are used to demonstrate that a generic drug produces the same amount of active ingredient in the blood as a brand-name drug.