Let's Talk About Chemotherapy - Xeloda Generic Version Gets FDA Approval

Xeloda Generic Version Gets FDA Approval

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Topic: Xeloda Generic Version Gets FDA Approval

Posted By: 123Donna
Subject: Xeloda Generic Version Gets FDA Approval
Date Posted: Sep 17 2013 at 2:57pm

Teva’s Generic Version of Xeloda Gains FDA Approval For Metastatic Colorectal And Breast Cancers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic version of Xeloda today, granting Teva Pharmaceuticals USA approval to market generic capecitabine in two strengths: 150 milligrams and 500 milligrams. The oral chemotherapy pill is used to treat colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (‘metastatic’) as well as metastatic breast cancer.

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Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Mar 11 2014 at 7:46am

Teva Launches Generic Xeloda Tablets

http://www.empr.com/teva-pharmaceuticals/manufacturer/11545/" rel="nofollow - Teva Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of Capecitabine Tablets, the generic equivalent to http://www.empr.com/genentech-inc/manufacturer/11390/" rel="nofollow - Genentech's http://www.empr.com/xeloda/drug/2094/" rel="nofollow - Xeloda . Teva is the first company to receive approval for its ANDA for Capecitabine Tablets

Capecitabine is available in 150mg and 500mg strength tablets

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