Drugmaker pulls 17K antifungal pills in Class I recall

In a Class I recall, the most serious type, a New Jersey drugmaker is removing 17,376 drug cartons from the market because of a cross-contamination risk. 

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Scynexis is recalling two lots of Brexafemme (ibrexafungerp) tablets 150 milligram, 4 count cartons. The antifungal drug is approved for vulvovaginal candidiasis. 

The possible cross-contamination risk is with ezetimibe, a non-antibacterial beta-lactam compound that could lead to swelling, rash, hives, anaphylaxis and a life-threatening reaction, according to the FDA. No adverse events have been reported.

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