FACTS
ABOUT GENERIC DRUGS
Q: What are generic drugs?
A: A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, and strength, how it is taken, quality, performance, and intended use.
A: A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, and strength, how it is taken, quality, performance, and intended use.
Q: Are generic drugs as safe as
brand-name drugs?
A: Yes. The FDA requires that all drugs be safe and effective. Since generics use the same active ingredients and are shown to work the same way in the body, they have the same risks and benefits as their brand-name counterparts.
A: Yes. The FDA requires that all drugs be safe and effective. Since generics use the same active ingredients and are shown to work the same way in the body, they have the same risks and benefits as their brand-name counterparts.
Q: Are generic drugs as strong as
brand-name drugs?
A: Yes. The FDA requires generic drugs to have the same quality, strength, purity and stability as brand-name drugs.
A: Yes. The FDA requires generic drugs to have the same quality, strength, purity and stability as brand-name drugs.
Q: Do generic drugs take longer
to work in the body?
A: No. Generic drugs work in the same way and in the same amount of time as brand-name drugs.
A: No. Generic drugs work in the same way and in the same amount of time as brand-name drugs.
Q: Why are generic drugs less
expensive?
A: Generic drugs are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have the investment costs of the developer of a new drug. New drugs are developed under patent protection. The patent protects the investment--including research, development, marketing, and promotion--by giving the company the sole right to sell the drug while it is in effect. As patents near expiration, other manufacturers can apply to the FDA to sell generic versions. Because those manufacturers don't have the same development costs, they can sell their product at substantial discounts. Also, once generic drugs are approved, there is greater competition, which keeps the price down. Today, almost half of all prescriptions are filled with generic drugs.
A: Generic drugs are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have the investment costs of the developer of a new drug. New drugs are developed under patent protection. The patent protects the investment--including research, development, marketing, and promotion--by giving the company the sole right to sell the drug while it is in effect. As patents near expiration, other manufacturers can apply to the FDA to sell generic versions. Because those manufacturers don't have the same development costs, they can sell their product at substantial discounts. Also, once generic drugs are approved, there is greater competition, which keeps the price down. Today, almost half of all prescriptions are filled with generic drugs.
Q: Are
brand-name drugs made in more modern facilities than generic drugs?
A: No. Both brand-name and generic drug facilities must meet the same standards of good manufacturing practices. The FDA won't permit drugs to be made in substandard facilities. The FDA conducts 3,500 inspections a year to ensure standards are met. Generic firms have facilities comparable to those of brand-name firms. In fact, brand-name firms are linked to an estimated 50 percent of generic drug production. They frequently make copies of their own or other brand-name drugs but sell them without the brand name.
A: No. Both brand-name and generic drug facilities must meet the same standards of good manufacturing practices. The FDA won't permit drugs to be made in substandard facilities. The FDA conducts 3,500 inspections a year to ensure standards are met. Generic firms have facilities comparable to those of brand-name firms. In fact, brand-name firms are linked to an estimated 50 percent of generic drug production. They frequently make copies of their own or other brand-name drugs but sell them without the brand name.
Q: If
brand-name drugs and generics have the same active ingredients, why do they
look different?
A: In the United States, trademark laws do not allow a generic drug to look exactly like the brand-name drug. However, a generic drug must duplicate the active ingredient. Colors, flavors, and certain other inactive ingredients may be different.
A: In the United States, trademark laws do not allow a generic drug to look exactly like the brand-name drug. However, a generic drug must duplicate the active ingredient. Colors, flavors, and certain other inactive ingredients may be different.
Q: Does
every brand-name drug have a generic counterpart?
A: No. Brand-name drugs are generally given patent protection for 20 years from the date of submission of the patent. This provides protection for the innovator who laid out the initial costs (including research, development, and marketing expenses) to develop the new drug. However, when the patent expires, other drug companies can introduce competitive generic versions, but only after they have been thoroughly tested by the manufacturer and approved by the FDA.
A: No. Brand-name drugs are generally given patent protection for 20 years from the date of submission of the patent. This provides protection for the innovator who laid out the initial costs (including research, development, and marketing expenses) to develop the new drug. However, when the patent expires, other drug companies can introduce competitive generic versions, but only after they have been thoroughly tested by the manufacturer and approved by the FDA.
Q: What
is the best source of information about generic drugs?
A: Contact your physician, pharmacist, or insurance company for information on your generic drugs. Also, visit the FDA Web site at www.fda.gov/cder/ogd/.
A: Contact your physician, pharmacist, or insurance company for information on your generic drugs. Also, visit the FDA Web site at www.fda.gov/cder/ogd/.
LIST
OF GENERICS IN INDIA
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Brand name(india)
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Generic name
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Clinical use
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Alfusin
extent tab/afdura tab/fual tab
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Alfuzosin
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In
treatment of benign prostatic hyper plasia in men with prostate enlargement
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Faximab/Reopro
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Abciximab
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Anti
thrombolytic agent
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Acamprol/
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Acamprosate
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Anti-alcoholic
agent
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Rebose/ Acraz/ Glucobay/ K
–Carb/ Recarb/ Acarwin
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Acarbose
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Anti
diabetic for type-2
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Acitrom Tab/ Nistrom Tab
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Acenocoumarol
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Anti-coagulant
in thrombolytic disorders
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Lorcet-HD/
Lortab/ Vicodin
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Acetaminophen
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Narcotic
pain reliver
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Codomolindon Tab/ Neofebrin Tab/ Zimalgin Tab
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Acetaminophen and Codeine
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Pain
fever & cough
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Acetamide Tab/ Acetamin Tab/ Zolamide Tab
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Acetazolamide
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For
glaucoma & edema due to CHF & acute mountain sickness
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Gluton-600/ Mucotab/ Mucomelt-A/ Lumenac
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Acetylcysteine
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For
chronic bronchial pulmonary disease & cystic fibrosis
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Aceret Cap/ Acetec Cap
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Acitretin
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Severe
psoriasis
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Acivir Dispertab/ Alovir Tab/ Clovirax Dispertab/ Psyvir
Tab
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Acyclovir
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Herpes
& chicken pox
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Difra Gel/ Vandep/ Aclene/
Acneril/ Zolvee cream
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Adapalene
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Severe
acne
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Adfovir/
Adheb
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Adefovir dipivoxil
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Hep-b/herpis
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Albex Tab/ Albazole Susp/ Zencid Tab/ Wormin-A Tab/ Zentic Tab/ Olban Tab
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Albendazole
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Giardiasis/tape
worm infections/trichinosis
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Aerotide Tab/ Alkarex-Pd Syr/ Salbusun Tab/ Ventorlin
Inhaler
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Albuterol (Salbutamol)
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Asthma
|
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Ados Tab/ Ralenost-10 Tab/ Zophost Tab
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Alendronate
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Osteoporosis
in men & women & paget’s disease& for osteoporosis resulted by
steroid treatment
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Supracal-A/ Cad Alpha/ Calcif/ Kalcid
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Alfacalcidol
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Hypoparathyroidism/ osteomalacia/ renal osteodystrophy
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NA
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valsartan
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High
bp
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Masse Cream
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Allantoin
|
psoriasis
|
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Zytol
Dispertab/ Satric Tab/ Aloric Tab/ Aloriv Tab/ Alurid
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Allopurinol
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For
gout & for to lower uric acid levels in chemotherapy
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Prolin-A
Tab/ Pregnol Tab/ Loestrol Tab/ Prolin-A Tab/ Gynerol Tab
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Allylestrenol
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To
prevent recurrent pregnancy loss
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Alzolam Tab/ Alprax Tab/ Eurelax
Tab/ Alzopax Tab
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Alprazolam
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Anti
anxiety
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Alpostin Amp/ Bioglandin Amp
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Alprostadil
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For
erectile disfunction
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Aludrox MH Gel/ Acirid
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Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide
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Ulcers
& for stomach indigestion
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Amantral cap.
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Amantadine
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anti-viral and antiparkinson agent& treating certain
types of flu
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Zyrcof/ Pedicof-M /
Ambicet/ Mucolite D
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Ambroxol
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Bronchiectasis/
chronic inflammatory pulmonary
conditions/ bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma
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Amiphos Inj
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Amifostine
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preventing kidney damage
due to chemotherapy
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Akcin Vial/ Alkanit Inj/ Nosomik Vial/
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Amikacin
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For
serious bacterial infections
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Biduret Tab
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Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide
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Diuretic
prescribed for high bp & congestive heart failure
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Zulpride
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Amisulpride
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Anti
psychotic agent for schrezopenia
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Hamostat Tab
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Aminocaproic Acid
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Antidote/prescribing for excessive bleeding caused by
fibrinolytic drugs
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Biofylin Amp/ Aminophylline
Tab
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Aminophylline
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asthma,
bronchitis and emphysema
|
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Zepine/ Amlogard
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Amlodipine
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High bp & chest pain
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Basoquin
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Amoidoquine
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Anti malarial agent
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Blumox Cap/ Arimox-D Cap
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Amoxicillin
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Anti biotic
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Ambisome Inj
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Amphotericin B
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Serious fungal infections
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Sulbacin Vial/ Saltum Inj Vial
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Ampicillin and Sulbactam
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Skin/gynaecological/abdominal
infections
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NA
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Inamrinone
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Heart failure
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Altrol
Tab
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Anastrozole
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Breast cancer
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