Golden State Medical Supply, Incorporated initiated a voluntary recall of Clopidogrel 75mg Tablets (lot# GS046745) and Atenolol 25mg Tablets (lot #GS046745) due to a label mix-up. Atenolol is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure, while Clopidogrel is prescribed to lower the risk of having a stroke, blood clot, or serious heart problem for patients who have had heart attack, severe chest pain, or circulation problems. Patients who suddenly stop taking atenolol are at increased risk for ischemic hypertensive and arrhythmic adverse events relating to rapid withdrawal of beta antagonism. Further, patients who are on atenolol are frequently on concomitant anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications and would be at increased risk for bleeding if clopidogrel were added to the regimen.
