Health Canada Safety Recall - NMOA

The nitrosamine impurity found in OrfenAce is called NMOA (N-methyl-N-nitroso-2-[(2 methylphenyl) phenylmethoxy]ethanamine)

https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75405a-eng.php

April 29, 2021 – Second lot of antidepressant (Amitriptyline) recalled due to presence of nitrosamine impurity

https://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75413a-eng.php

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NMOA

Orphenadrine Citrate
API of OrfenAce

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NDMA
NDMA

Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride

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