FDA Approves Generics of Zyprexa Zydis, Exalgo, Catapres-TTS, Astepro, Ritalin

May 14, 2014, 9:11 PM UTC

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved generic versions of antipsychotic Zyprexa Zydis, pain drug Exalgo, hypertension drug Catapres-TTS, allergy drug Astepro and attention deficit disorder drug Ritalin.

Ajanta Pharma also has launched a generic version of the antipsychotic Risperdal.

Mylan Inc. May 14 said it has received final approval from the FDA for its generic version of Eli Lilly & Co.'s Zyprexa Zydis (olanzapine) 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs).

The Pittsburgh-based company also said it has launched the product.

Zyprexa Zydis is indicated for treating schizophrenia or the acute treatment of ...

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