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Torrent Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic hypertension drug

02 Dec 2011 Evaluate

Torrent Pharmaceuticals’ has received an approval of US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic of AstraZeneca’s hypertension drug Plendil. The approval is for 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg strengths of Felodipine extended release tablets to be sold on prescription basis.

Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker (calcium antagonist), a drug used to control high blood pressure.

Torrent Pharma is Flagship Company of the Torrent group, a leader in cardiovascular and central nervous system segments. It also has presence in gastro-intestinal, diabetology, anti-infective and pain management segments.

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