Generic Trileptal for Seizures

Filed Under (Other) by David on 11-02-2010

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TrileptalThe first generic versions of oxcarbazepine (Trileptal drug, Novartis), an anticonvulsant drug, have been approved. Oxcarbazepine is indicated for use alone or in combination with other medications to treat partial seizures in adults and children four years of age and older.

The tablets will be available in three strengths (150 mg, 300 mg, and 600 mg) and are manufactured by Roxane Laboratories, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

(Source: FDA, October 10, 2007.)

Generic Topamax Sprinkle Capsules for Seizures

Filed Under (Anti Convulsants) by David on 08-12-2009

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Seizures

Mylan Pharmaceuticals has received approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Topiramate Capsules (Sprinkle) in strengths of 15 mg and 25 mg. The capsules are the generic version of Janssen/Ortho-McNeil’s anti-convulsant Topamax Sprinkle Capsulesin dosages of 15 and 25 mg.

Sources: Mylan; PharmaLive, October 15, 2009, www.pharmalive.com