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Generic Drugs FAQ 
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| What are Generic drugs ? |
| Generic Drugs are identical,
or bioequivalent to their respective brand version in
dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration,
quality, performance characteristics and intended use.
Although Generic Prescription drugs are chemically identical
to their branded counterpart , they are typically sold
at substantial discounts from the branded price. Generic
drugs are made up of the same active ingredient in the
same dosage form as in a brand name drugs. The Generic
Drugs are therapeutically equivalent to the respective
brand name drugs but are sold under its chemical or "generic"
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| Is Generic drug as safe
and effective as it's brand drug ? |
Yes. All manufacturing and
marketing of the generic prescription drugs is conducted
strictly under the guidelines established by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is a federal
agency staffed with pharmaceutical and medical experts
who ensure the safety and effectiveness of both generic
and brand-name prescription medications. Free prescription
drugs may be sold without this approval. To get an "A"
rating by the FDA, the generic drug must meet the same
rigid standards as the brand-name drug. An "A-"rating
means a generic drug is identical, or "bioequivalent,"
to a brand-name drug in:
Dosage Strength
Quality Safety
Performance Medical Use |
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| Who make Generic drugs? |
| Some are manufactured by the
same pharmaceutical companies that make brand drugs; others
are made by pharmaceutical companies specializing in the
manufacturing of generics. All prescription drug manufacturers
must meet rigid FDA, and have WHO and GMP approval. |
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| How can we be assured of
continued quality of generic drugs ? |
| In addition to tests performed
prior to market entry, the FDA regularly assesses the
quality of Generic products in the marketplace and thoroughly
researches and evaluates the reports of alleged drug product
in equivalence. |
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| Why are generic drugs sometimes
a different color or shape than the brand version and
does this matter? |
| Sometimes a brand company patents
the appearance of the Generic drug, thus prohibiting a
generic manufacturer from adopting it. These cosmetic
differences in no way impact the safety or effectiveness
of the generic version. |
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| Are the non-active ("inert")
ingredients in generic drugs as good as those in brand
name drugs? |
| Everything that goes into a
medicine must be approved by the FDA, including the inert
ingredients. Sometimes a generic manufacturer must change
one or more of these because the brand company has patented
the formulation of the specific drug. These changes in
no way affect the effectiveness of the drug, since the
generic manufacturer must show the FDA that the active
ingredient still gets into your body to the same extent
and rate as the brand name. |
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| How does the FDA ensure
that my generic drug is as safe and effective as the brand-name
drug? |
| All generic drugs are put through
a rigorous, multi-step review process that includes a
review of scientific data on the generic drug's ingredients
and performance. The FDA also conducts periodic inspections
of the manufacturing plant and monitors drug quality -
even after the generic drug has been approved. |
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| Are generic drugs as strong
as brand-name drugs? |
| Yes. The FDA requires generic
drugs to have the same quality, strength, purity and stability
as brand-name drugs. |
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| Do generic drugs take longer
to work in the body? |
| No. Generic drugs work in the
same way and in the same amount of time as brand-name
drugs. |
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| Why are generic drugs less
expensive? |
| Generic drugs are less expensive
because generic manufacturers don't have the investment
costs of the developer of a new drug. New drugs are developed
under patent protection. The patent protects the investment
including research, development, marketing and promotion
by giving the company the sole right to sell the drug
while it is in effect. As patents near expiration, manufacturers
can apply to the FDA to sell generic versions. Because
those manufacturers don't have the same development costs,
they can sell their product at substantial discounts.
Also, once generic drugs are approved, there is greater
competition, which keeps the price down. Today almost
half of all prescriptions are filled with generic drugs.
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| Are brand-name drugs made
in more modern facilities than generic drugs? |
| No. Both brand-name and generic
drug facilities must meet the same standards of good manufacturing
practices. The FDA won't permit drugs to be made in substandard
facilities. The FDA conducts about 3,500 inspections a
year to ensure standards are met. Generic firms have facilities
comparable to those of brand-name firms. In fact, brand-name
firms are linked to an estimated 50 percent of generic
drug production. They frequently make copies of their
own or other brand-name drugs but sell them without the
brand name. |
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| If brand-name drugs and
generic drugs have the same active ingredients, why do
they look different? |
| In the United States, trademark
laws do not allow a generic drug to look exactly like
the brand-name drug. However, a generic drug must duplicate
the active ingredient. Colors, flavors, and certain other
inactive ingredients may be different. |
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| Does every brand-name drug
have a generic counterpart? |
| No. Brand-name drugs are generally
given patent protection for 20 years from the date of
submission of the patent. This provides protection for
the innovator who laid out the initial costs (including
research, development and marketing expenses) to develop
the new drug. However, when the patent expires, other
drug companies can introduce competitive generic versions,
but only after they have been thoroughly tested by the
manufacturer and approved by the FDA. |
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| What is the best source
of information about generic drugs? |
Contact your physician, pharmacist
or insurance company for information on your generic drugs.
You can also visit the FDA Web site at http://www.fda.gov/cder/ogd/index.htm
for more information.
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Generic Erectile Dysfunction Drugs FAQ
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| What is Generic ED drug? |
| Generic Erectile Dysfunction
drug is a prescription medication for impotence or Erectile
Dysfunction (ED) problem which occurs in most of the men.
Generic ED drug helps such men to get and sustain an erection. |
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| Which are the Generic ED
drug available online ? |
| Generic
Viagra and Generic
Cialis are called Generic Erectile Dysfunction Drugs.Generic
Viagra include Caverta,Silagra,Zenegra,Kamagra,Kamagra
Oral Jelly,Penegra,Meltabs.
And Generic Cialis include Tadalis
and Forzest. |
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| What is Erectile Dysfunction
or Impotence or ED? |
| Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence
is a condition in which a man is unable to get and/or
sustain an erection. This problem occur due to insufficient
flow of blood in penis. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is very
common in men whose ages range between 40 to 70.But it
can also occur in young men between 20 to 30.There are
different causes of Erectile Dysfunction.To read more
click Erectile
Dysfunction In Detail. |
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| How does Generic ED drug
treat Erectile Dysfunction? |
| Generic ED drug helps in dilating
the arteries which carry blood into the penis and thus
large amount of blood flow into penis because of which
penis become hard and erect.This hardness of penis compresses
the veins carrying blood out of penis and thus large amount
of blood gets blocked inside the penis causing erection
to last for about four hours. |
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| How often can I take Generic
ED drug? |
| It is recommended to take Generic
ED drug once in 24 hours.But before starting to take Generic
ED drug consult with your doctor. |
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| How soon Generic ED drug
woks? |
| Generic ED drug is normally
taken 60 minutes(in case of Generic Viagra) and between
30 minutes to 12 hours (in case of Generic Cialis) before
the sexual act.For most of the patients it starts its
effect within 30 minutes provided the man is sexually
stimulated. The effect can be last for about 4 hours (for
Generic Viagra) and about 24 hours (for Generic Cialis). |
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| Does Generic ED drug cure
Erectile Dysfunction? |
| Note strickly that Generic
ED drug does not cure Erectile Dysfunction.The ED can
be cured only when the primary cause is tackled.Generic
ED drug only provide erection when the man is sexually
excited and has taken its dose at scheduled time.After
some time the man looses erection. Means every time you
want erection, you have to take Generic ED drug. |
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| Does Generic ED drug automatically
causes the erection? |
| No,with Generic ED drug ,the
man has to be sexually stimulated in order to get an erection.If
the man is taking Generic ED drug on schedule time and
if he is not stimulated while the sexual activity nothing
will happen means he wont get an erection though he has
taken Generic ED drug. |
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| Who should take Generic
ED drug? |
| Only a doctor can answer this
question.It is strickly recommended not to take Generic
ED drug if you are already taking some medicine containing
nitrates or even its forms. |
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| Can I take Generic ED drug
with alcohol? |
| The answer may be yes or no
depending upon amount of alcohol you drunk because drinking
alcohol in more quantity can temporary impair the ability
to get an erection therefore it is advisable not to drink
more alcohol before taking Generic ED drug. |
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| Can I take Generic ED drug
after having food? |
| Yes,but it is advisable not
to have heavy,fat rich food before taking Generic ED drug. |
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| Do Generic ED drug cause
any side effects? |
| Yes,Like other imotence drugs
Generic ED drug can also some side effects which may be
mild or intense.Some common effects are headache,facial
flushing,dyspepsia and nasa congestion,temporary impaired
vision.It can also cause an erection which can last for
more than 4 hours.But it is a rare case.There always take
advise from your doctor before taking Generic ED drug. |
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| Why can't person taking
nitrate have Generic ED drug? |
| If a man taking nitrate take
Generic ED drug then mixing of Generic ED drug with nitrate
can cause sudden lowering of blood pressure and can cause
heart attack also.So don't take Generic ED drug if you
are taking some drugs containing nitrate |
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| Is it necessary to consult
with doctor before taking Generic ED drug? |
| Yes, The doctor will examine
you completely to first check whether you can take Generic
ED drug or not .For that you should tell your over all
health history including what diseases you had or having,what
drugs you are taking currently etc .Then if you are fit
for Generic ED drug then what will be the dose,dose schedule
,all will be told to you by doctor and also some precautions
in your diet will also be advised to you. |
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Note: Generic Drugs must be taken
under Doctor supervision.
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