A pharmaceutical company has recalled a blood pressure medication due to a potential cancer risk, the FDA announced this week.

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of two lots of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets which are often prescribed for the treatment of hypertension to lower blood pressure. The recall is due to higher levels of nitrosamine present in the tablets.

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