What does the term "generic" mean? Do generic medications produce the same effect that the brand name medicines do?
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". They are the same chemically and since the active ingredient is identical, they have the same medical effect. Thus buying a generic medication one pays less but gets the very same result.
Treating acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia who require an injectable medicine.
Ziprasidone 40mg
$0.92
Generic Glucophage
Treating type 2 diabetes.
Metformin bp 500/850mg
$0.57
Generic Glucophage Sr
Generic Glucophage Extended-Release is an oral antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes.
Metformin 500/1000mg
$0.69
Generic Glucotrol
Glipizide 5mg
$0.60
Generic Glucotrol Xl
Generic Glucotrol XL is used for treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone.
Glipizide 5/10mg
$0.50
Generic Glucovance
Generic Glucovance is used for treating type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicine.
Generic Grifulvin is used for treating fungal infections of the scalp, body, foot (athlete's foot), nails, thigh (jock itch), or hair follicles (barber's itch).