But what does a generic drugs meant? Are they have the same effectiveness?
Generic Drugs can be defined as a substitute or a bioequivalent of a branded drug satisfying the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic standards. A generic name is the actual chemical name of the drug with respect to the chemical ingredients present within the drug.
While a Branded Drug has a trade name and is drug manufactured by a well established pharmaceutical company, protected by a patent. It cannot be produced or sold by any other company. A brand name will be simpler than the generic name.
Generic drugs are copies of brand-name drugs that have exactly the same dosage, intended use, effects, side effects, route of administration, risks, safety, and strength as the original drug. In other words, their pharmacological effects are exactly the same as those of their brand-name counterparts.
To help you look for generic drugs, below are some examples and its ailments.
ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE (PARA SA PUSO)
Amplodipine Be Tab 5mg (NORVASC) Php8.00
Aspirin Tab 80mg Php1.80
Captopril Tab 25mg Php5.50
FOR DIABETED (Para sa Diabetes)
Glibenclamide Tab 2.5mg Php1.20
Glibenclamide Tab 5mg Php1.50
Metformin Tab 500mg Php1.70
Metformin Tab 850mg Php7.00
ARTHRITIS/MUSCLE PAIN (Pang Rayuma)
Celecoxib Cap 200mg Php19.00
Diclofenac Tab 50mg Php1.20
Ibuprofen Tab 200mg Php1.20
Ibuprofen Tab 400mg Php1.60
Naproxen Tab 250mg Php5.20
Naproxen Tab 500mg Php7.00
LOWER CHOLESTEROL (Pambaba ng Kolesterol)
Atorvastatin Tab 10mg Php35.00
Simvastatin Tab 10mg Php9.00
Simvastatin Tab 40mg Php12.00
Simvastatin Tab 80mg Php28.00
Fenofibrate cap 300mg Php40.00
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