eMedTV Articles A-Z
Indocin (indomethacin) has come off patent; generic indomethacin is now available. This section of the eMedTV library discusses generic Indomethacin capsules, Indomethacin oral suspension, and Indomethacin suppositories.
There may never be a generic infliximab available because the medication is considered a "biologic." This eMedTV segment explains why generic biologics are not manufactured and also warns people about companies claiming to sell a generic infliximab.
This eMedTV article explains that a patent currently prevents any generic inhaled insulin from being manufactured until 2010, when the patent expires. This page also warns against places claiming to sell a generic version of the medication.
There are currently no generic Intal inhalers available, but Intal nebulizer solution comes in generic form. This eMedTV article explains who manufactures generic Intal nebulizer solution and discusses the quality of the generic version.
Invega is not yet available in generic form. As this article from the eMedTV library explains, the earliest that a generic version of Invega could become available is December 2011, when the patent for Invega expires.
Patents currently prevent any generic Invirase from being made in the United States. This eMedTV page explains that a generic version could become available in 2010, when the patent expires, and also explains why saquinavir is not a generic Invirase.
A generic irbesartan medicine currently does not exist. This section of the eMedTV library discusses when a generic version is expected to become available and explains the difference between a "generic name" and a generic version of a drug.
October 2022 is the earliest possible date that generic Isentress could become available. This portion of the eMedTV Web site explains that patents currently prevent a generic version from being manufactured in the United States.
This eMedTV Web page explains the various strengths of generic Isoptin SR that are currently available. This article also explains how the FDA has determined that generic Isoptin SR is equivalent to the brand-name medication.
At this point, Janumet is not available in generic form. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, generic Janumet is expected to become available in February 2019 (at the earliest), when the first patent for the diabetes medication expires.
There is no approved generic Januvia licensed for sale. This segment from the eMedTV Web site explains why there are no generic versions of Januvia on the market. This Web page also discusses when generic Januvia may be available.
December 2015 is most likely the earliest possible date that generic Kaletra could be available. This eMedTV article explains the potential dangers of buying so-called generic Kaletra products before an approved version is actually available.
This eMedTV page explains that although there is no generic Kelnor, there is another birth control pill that is equivalent to Kelnor, called Zovia. This page explains how Kelnor and Zovia are both generic forms of Demulen (which is no longer made).
The earliest possible date that generic Keppra could become available is March 2010. This eMedTV article explains why there is no generic form of the drug available and warns people about drugs claiming to be generic Keppra.
Generic ketoprofen is sold under the name Ketoprofen capsules and comes in several strengths. This eMedTV Web page identifies some companies that manufacture generic ketoprofen and lists available strengths of the medication.
There are currently no generic Kineret products available on the market. As this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, there are certain laws and rules that prevent generic Kineret from being manufactured at this time.
Generic Klonopin is currently available as a tablet and orally disintegrating tablets. This eMedTV segment lists the various strengths of generic Klonopin and explains why the FDA has assigned these generic versions with an "AB" and "AP" rating.
Kytril (granisetron) is currently available in generic form. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides more information on this topic, including a discussion on the different forms of generic Kytril and some of the manufacturers who produce it.
An alternative to Trandate, generic labetalol is available under the name Labetalol Hydrochloride tablets. This eMedTV Web page discusses available strengths of generic forms of labetalol and lists some companies that manufacture them.
Generic Lamictal "chewable dispersible" tablets are currently available in two strengths. This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at generic Lamictal, with information on why the other form of the drug is not yet available in a generic version.
Generic Lamisil is now available since the patent for the medication has expired. This eMedTV article describes the uses and strengths of the drug, and also discusses the difference between a generic name and a generic version of a medication.
Generic Lasix is available in a variety of strengths, including 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets. As this eMedTV page explains, generic Lasix is also available in a liquid form or as an injection, and is manufactured by several companies.
There is currently no generic Lescol available. As this eMedTV article explains, although some companies claim to sell generic Lescol, these drugs are fake. A generic version is not expected to be made until 2012, when the Lescol patent expires.
There are no generic versions of Levemir (insulin detemir) available at this time. Th