Mylan gets FDA nod for generic Adalat CC

PITTSBURGH — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for hypertension made by Mylan.

Mylan announced Friday the approval of nifedipine extended-release tablets in the 30-mg, 60-mg and 90-mg strengths. The drug is a generic version of Bayer’s Adalat CC.

Nifedipine tablets had sales of around $82 million during the 12-month period ended in June, according to IMS Health.