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Actavis' generic Valtrex OKed by FDA
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic treatment for shingles and genital herpes made by Actavis, the drug maker said Wednesday.
The FDA approved Actavis’ valacyclovir hydrochloride tablets in the 500-mg and 1-g strengths.
The drug is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Valtrex. Branded and generic forms of the drug had sales of about $1.5 billion in 2010, according to IMS Health.
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Qualitest's toresmide tablets approved by FDA
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for cardiovascular disease made by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals.
Qualitest announced Thursday the approval of toresmide tablets in the 5-mg, 10-mg, 20-mg and 100-mg strengths.
The drug is used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure, kidney disease or hepatic disease, and also for hypertension.