Monday, 27 September 2010

Miolox




Miolox may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Miolox



Meloxicam

Meloxicam is reported as an ingredient of Miolox in the following countries:


  • Argentina

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Friday, 24 September 2010

Kestin




Kestin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Kestin



Ebastine

Ebastine is reported as an ingredient of Kestin in the following countries:


  • France

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Monday, 20 September 2010

Acid A Vit




Acid A Vit may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Acid A Vit



Tretinoin

Tretinoin is reported as an ingredient of Acid A Vit in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

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Friday, 17 September 2010

Ranflutin




Ranflutin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ranflutin



Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine hydrochloride (a derivative of Fluoxetine) is reported as an ingredient of Ranflutin in the following countries:


  • Bulgaria

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 14 September 2010

Cidomycin




In the US, Cidomycin is a member of the drug class aminoglycosides and is used to treat Bacteremia, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Bacterial Infection, Bone infection, Brucellosis, Burns - External, Cystic Fibrosis, Endocarditis, Endometritis, Febrile Neutropenia, Intraabdominal Infection, Kidney Infections, Meningitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Peritonitis, Plague, Pneumonia, Rabbit Fever, Skin Infection and Surgical Prophylaxis.

UK matches:

  • Cidomycin Adult Injectable 80mg/2ml (sanofi-aventis) (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Cidomycin



Gentamicin

Gentamicin is reported as an ingredient of Cidomycin in the following countries:


  • Tunisia

Gentamicin sulfate (a derivative of Gentamicin) is reported as an ingredient of Cidomycin in the following countries:


  • Bahrain

  • Ethiopia

  • Israel

  • Oman

  • United Kingdom

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

Click for further information on drug naming conventions and International Nonproprietary Names.

Sunday, 12 September 2010

Baricol




Baricol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Baricol



Barium Sulfate

Barium Sulfate is reported as an ingredient of Baricol in the following countries:


  • Luxembourg

International Drug Name Search

Friday, 3 September 2010

Fortamet


Fortamet is a brand name of metformin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


FORTAMET (metformin hydrochloride - tablet, extended release; oral)



  • Manufacturer: ANDRX LABS LLC

    Approval date: April 27, 2004

    Strength(s): 1GM [RLD][AB], 500MG [AB2]

Has a generic version of Fortamet been approved?


A generic version of Fortamet has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Fortamet and have been approved by the FDA:


metformin hydrochloride tablet, extended release; oral



  • Manufacturer: LUPIN LTD

    Approval date: June 29, 2011

    Strength(s): 1GM [AB], 500MG [AB2]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Fortamet. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Controlled release oral tablet having a unitary core
    Patent 6,099,859
    Issued: August 8, 2000
    Inventor(s): Cheng; Xiu Xiu & Chen; Chih-Ming & Jan; Steve & Chou; Joseph
    Assignee(s): Andrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    A controlled release antihyperglycemic tablet that does not contain an expanding polymer and comprising a core containing the antihyperglycemic drug, a semipermeable membrane coating the core and at least one passageway in the membrane.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • March 20, 2018
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      Drug product




  • Controlled release oral tablet having a unitary core
    Patent 6,495,162
    Issued: December 17, 2002
    Inventor(s): Xiu Xiu; Cheng & Chih-Ming; Chen & Steve; Jan & Joseph; Chou
    Assignee(s): Andrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    A controlled release antihyperglycemic tablet that does not contain an expanding polymer and comprising a core containing the antihyperglycemic drug, a semipermeable membrane coating the core and at least one passageway in the membrane.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • March 20, 2018
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      Drug product




  • Methods for treating diabetes via administration of controlled release metformin
    Patent 6,790,459
    Issued: September 14, 2004
    Inventor(s): Xiu Xiu; Cheng & Chih-Ming; Chen & Steve; Jan & Joseph; Chou
    Assignee(s): Andrx Labs, LLC
    A method for treating patients having non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) by administering a controlled release oral solid dosage form containing preferably a biguanide drug such as metformin, on a once-a-day basis. The dosage form provides a mean time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) of the drug which occurs at a 5.5 to 7.5 hours after oral administration on a once-a-day basis to human patients. Preferably, the dose of drug is administered at dinnertime to a patient in the fed state.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • March 17, 2021
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      Patent use: METHOD OF LOWERING BLOOD GLUCOSE BY ONCE DAILY ADMINISTRATION




  • Controlled release metformin compositions
    Patent 6,866,866
    Issued: March 15, 2005
    Inventor(s): Chen; Chih-Ming & Cheng; Xiu-Xiu & Jan; Steve & Chou; Joseph
    Assignee(s): Andrx Labs, LLC
    A composition for treating patients having non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) by administering a controlled release oral solid dosage form containing preferably a biguanide drug such as metformin, on a once-a-day basis. The dosage form provides a mean time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) of the drug which occurs at 5.5 to 7.5 hours after oral administration on a once-a-day basis to human patients. Preferably, the dose of drug is administered at dinnertime to a patient in the fed state.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • March 17, 2021
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      Drug product




  • Controlled release metformin formulations
    Patent 7,919,116
    Issued: April 5, 2011
    Inventor(s): Chen; Chih-Ming & Cheng; Xiu Xiu & Jan; Steve & Chou; Joseph
    Assignee(s): Andrx Labs, LLC
    Sustained release pharmaceutical formulations comprising an antihyperglycemic drug or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed. The formulations provide therapeutic plasma levels of the antihyperglycemic drug to a human patient over a 24 hour period after administration.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • March 20, 2018
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      Drug product



See also...

  • Fortomet Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Fortamet Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Fortamet Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Metformin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Metformin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Metformin Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Metformin Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Metformin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Metformin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Metformin Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

Ramipril Pliva




Ramipril Pliva may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Ramipril Pliva



Ramipril

Ramipril is reported as an ingredient of Ramipril Pliva in the following countries:


  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

International Drug Name Search

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Kacin




Kacin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Kacin



Amikacin

Amikacin sulfate (a derivative of Amikacin) is reported as an ingredient of Kacin in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

International Drug Name Search