The difference between a brand name medicine and a generic one is in the name, shape and in the price. A generic drug is usually called by the name of the active ingredient while a manufacturer uses a brand name. However, a manufacturer cannot possess a patent for a certain chemical agent, this is why manufacturers of generic medications can legally produce the so-called "generics"... Read more >>
Why are generic medicines so cheap?
Unlike generic drugs, a large part of the costs incurred by original manufacturers of brand name drugs are for research and development and advertising. The expense of obtaining FDA approval alone in the U.S. is enormous. Manufacturers of generic drugs do not have to absorb or recover these costs. Consequently, significant cost savings can be passed along to you.
Generic Atarax is used for treating anxiety, for sedation before and after general anesthesia, and to treat itching due to certain allergic conditions, including hives and contact dermatitis. More info »
Generic CellCept is used for preventing organ rejection following kidney, liver or heart transplants. This medicine is used in combination with other medicines. More info »
Generic Cyklokapron is used for short-term use (2 to 8 days) for reducing or preventing excessive bleeding and reducing the need for blood clotting factor transfusions during or after tooth extractions in patients with hemophilia. More info »
Generic Didronel is used for treating adults with Paget disease, and preventing and treating abnormal bone growth following hip replacement surgery or spinal cord injury. More info »
Generic Dilantin is used for treating tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial seizures. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that may occur during or after brain or nervous system surgery. More info »
Generic Imuran is used for preventing kidney transplant rejection along with other medicine. It may also be used to treat signs and symptoms of active rheumatoid arthritis. More info »
Generic Lotemax is used for treating swelling, itching, redness, or irritation of the eye caused by bacterial or viral infections, surgery, or certain allergies. More info »
Generic Neoral is used for preventing the rejection of organ transplants (kidney, liver, and heart). This medicine is also used to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis in certain patients. More info »
Generic Persantine is used for preventing blood clots after heart valve surgery. It is used in combination with anticoagulants (eg, warfarin). More info »
Generic Prograf is used for preventing organ rejection in patients following liver, kidney or heart transplant. It may be used along with other medicines. More info »
Generic Synthroid is used for treating low thyroid activity and treating or suppressing different types of goiters. It is also used with surgery and other medicines for managing certain types of thyroid cancer. More info »
