The pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. has found why their diabetes
medications Januvia and Janumet has been contaminated with the
cancer-causing chemicals nitrosamines, according to reports.After
discovering the reason why nitrosamines were present in the drugs, Merck
sent a report to the FDA, according to Bloomberg. Reportedly, they believe
they can correct the issue by the end of 2023.The contamination was
believed to have occurred primarily during storage, and also manufacturing.
As a result, Merck has improved its quality control processes in order to
continuously reduce the contamination levels in the medications. The timing
for when the drugs will be available will depend on FDA feedback.“Nitrosamines are chemicals that are found in foods, cosmetics, and toys.
Nitrosamines are also found in drinking water,” Kelly Johnson-Arbor ,
expert observed.
medications Januvia and Janumet has been contaminated with the
cancer-causing chemicals nitrosamines, according to reports.After
discovering the reason why nitrosamines were present in the drugs, Merck
sent a report to the FDA, according to Bloomberg. Reportedly, they believe
they can correct the issue by the end of 2023.The contamination was
believed to have occurred primarily during storage, and also manufacturing.
As a result, Merck has improved its quality control processes in order to
continuously reduce the contamination levels in the medications. The timing
for when the drugs will be available will depend on FDA feedback.“Nitrosamines are chemicals that are found in foods, cosmetics, and toys.
Nitrosamines are also found in drinking water,” Kelly Johnson-Arbor ,
expert observed.
