FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Two Drugs for the Treatment of Hypertension

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Title: FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Two Drugs for the Treatment of Hypertension

FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Two Drugs for the Treatment of Hypertension
Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:11:00 -0500

On April 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic versions of two drugs used for the treatment of hypertension. Losartan potassium tablets and losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets (a combination drug) are the generic equivalents of Cozaar and Hyzaar tablets, respectively.

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