Roundup: Recent generic launches
Alembic, Bridgewater, N.J.
Alembic recently introduced Timoptic-XE ophthalmic gel-forming solution.
The product is indicated for
the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
Alembic’s Timoptic-XE ophthalmic gel-forming solution is available in dosage strengths of 0.25% and 0.5% in 5-ml bottles.
Amici Pharma, Melville, N.Y.
Amici Pharma is launching metolazone tablets in dosage strengths of 2.5 mg, 5 mg
and 10 mg. The product is the generic of Zaroxolyn.
Metolazone tablets are indicated for the treatment of salt and water retention, including edema accompanying congestive heart failure and edema accompanying renal diseases, including the nephrotic syndrome and states of diminished renal function.
Hikma, Berkeley Heights, N.J.
Hikma recently released estradiol valerate injection in dosage strengths of 10 mg/ml, 20 mg/ml and 40 mg/ml.
Estradiol valerate injection is indicated to treat vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, in the management of hormonal imbalances due to castration or primary ovarian failure, and to treat androgen-dependent carcinoma of the prostate.
Hikma also rolled out labetalol hydrochloride 1mg/ml in 200-ml dextrose injection and in 100-, 200- and 300-ml sodium chloride injection.
Labetalol HCl in sodium chloride injection and labetalol HCl in dextrose injection are indicated for severe hypertension to lower blood pressure.
Lifestar Pharma, Mahwah, N.J.
Lifestar Pharma recently unveiled acetazolamide. The product, a generic of Diamox, is used to treat glaucoma, epilepsy and hypertension.
Lifestar also debuted alosetron, which is a generic of Lotronex. The medication is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
Additionally, the company has introduced amitriptyline, a generic of Elavil, that is an antidepressant and nerve pain medication.
Finally, Lifestar launched fenofibrate, a generic of Tricor. The medication is an antilipemic agent and fibric acid prescribed for reducing “bad” cholesterol and fats — i.e., LDL and triglycerides.
Upsher-Smith, Maple Grove, Minn.
Upsher-Smith is offering isotretinoin capsules, a generic of Sun Pharmaceuticals’ Absorica.
It is used in patients aged 12 years old and older for the treatment of severe nodular acne that cannot be cleared up by
any other acne treatments, including antibiotics.
Isotretinoin capsules had
a market value of approximately $156 million for the 12 months ended April 2021, according
to IQVIA.