New Medicines

First-Time Generic Approval - November 2007

Tablets/Capsules Only

I just started taking this medicine and am wondering if anyone else out there has been successful on it?  I have found that the craving for a cigarette is not there any more, but I can't break the habit of picking up my cigarettes.  Any suggestions?

First-Time Generic Approvals - October 2007

Tablets/Capsules Only

anyone heard of KADIAN, supposed to be a morphine sulphate extended release capsule which comes in 20/30/50/60/100 mg tabs.  the description sounds like Oxycontin which has been what I have used for the past 2 years.  Now my insurance insists I use generic and last month was the first month on TEVA brand oxy. Is it me or is this stuff just nothing.  I take a 40 mgm oxy 3 times a day.  I seem to read that Watson is the most compatible generic out there.  the CVS said they carry Fredric brand. Is this associated with fredric-purdue, or is there such a company? Just who makes Watson? I certainly will appreciate any info whatsoever both on this Kadian I have heard of and a good generic Oxy. Due to multiple traumas (car accidents) resulting in multiple surgeries combined with fibromyalgia and just a touch of OA I'm sometimes not a happy camper.  After only 3 weeks on this TEVA I am beginning to feel much more depressed and the pain relief is just not there. I do take anti-depressants. Please reach out to this newcomer who seeks help from those who are surrounded by this dark shadow in our lives called "CHRONIC PAIN".

Sandy K from Florida   

In October 2007 the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic versions of Trileptal (oxcarbazepine).

Oxcarbazepine, an anticonvulsant, helps control partial seizures in people with epilepsy. Some off-label uses of oxcarbazepine are treatment of nerve pain from trigeminal neuralgia and treatment of bipolar disorder.

According to the press release issued by Roxane Laboratories, annual sales of oxcarbazepine total approximately $660 million.

Three manufacturers will market oxcarbazepine in three strengths - 150 milligrams, 300 milligrams and 600 milligrams. The approved manufacturers are Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (Caraco), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Roxane Laboratories. The Sun and Glenmark products are made in India.

Pill imprints for all strengths of oxcarbazepine are summarized below.

Oxcarbazepine Approvals

Pill Identification by Manufacturer

Well to all who replied ...Thanks for your advice.....I have talked to ALL of my doctors(OBGYN,MD,ETC) they all agree NOT to switch me from SUBUTEX to Methadone.....i am just scarred that there really is no info on the effects on SUBUTEX and pregnancy. The Doc's are saying that the "withdrawls" are similar to Methadone  withdrawls......I just aqm so upset that my childs first few days of life are going to be in pain.......If anyone here can tell me FIRST HAND of a child eing born on SUBUTEX please ,please reply back ASAP!!!

On September 17, 2007, the US Food and Drug Administration approved SOMA (carisoprodol) in 250 mg strength. According to the manufacturer, MedPointe Pharmaceuticals, SOMA 250 provides "...comparable efficacy to ...SOMA 350 mg with a more favorable tolerability, including less drowsiness."

Carisoprodol has a long history of safe use - the drug was first approved in April 1959 as brand name SOMA. Almost 50 years have elapsed; now there are many generics. Both SOMA and generics (350 mg) are often prescribed today for the short-term relief of acute muscle spasms or strain. SOMA 250 will provide healthcare professionals with another option for treatment of acute backache and other muscular pains.

For more information, please visit the SOMA 250 website.

Pill Identification - SOMA 250

Round white unscored tablet imprinted SOMA over 250 on one side. Reverse side is plain.

Pharmer.org Pill Identifier - Carisoprodol Imprints

I have been taking Lortab 10 every 4hrs for over a year now.  When I went back to see the doctor this last time I told him I was worried about the about on tynole I was taking and also it seemed like the Lortabs didn't work as well as they did when I first started taking them.  He suggested a extended release med. such as morphine.  I agreed to trying it and he put me on Opana ER 5mg every 12 hrs. and then a Lortab for breakthrough pain.  I thought this would be great I would have to take so many pills each day, but since I started taking the Opana I can't see were it works.  I don't get much relief and I end up still taking about the same amount of Lortabs as I was.

Does anyone know if this is a good med. or is it that the mgs are not enough?  He did say that I would have to come and pick my script up every 15 days until I get a dose that works for me and then he would write it for 30 days, but when I called the office nurse to let her know what was going on she said she didn't understand why it was not enough and doubling the dose would not help.

Also on the bottle it says "Oxymorphone" does this med. have oxy in it like a oc? And what is morphone, is it the samething as morphine?

The first generic versions of Coreg (carvedilol) were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on September 5, 2007.

Carvedilol, a beta-blocker medication, controls high blood pressure and treats heart failure. Several manufacturers will market carvedilol in four strengths. At this time the approved manufacturers are Actavis, Apotex, Aurobindo, Caraco, Dr. Reddy’s, Glenmark, Lupin, Mylan, Ranbaxy, Sandoz, Taro, Teva, Watson and Zydus.

Pill imprints for all strengths of carvedilol are summarized below for those manufacturers who have commenced marketing the drug. We will update the table when more information becomes available.

Carvedilol Approvals

Pill Identification by Manufacturer

One of my friends wanted me to check for him to see if they have came out with a new Purple Lortab 10 or 15.. If anyone kno's pls help me out.