Unichem Labs bags USFDA nod for hypertension drug Doxazosin

The product will be commercialized from Unichem's Goa Plant.

Written By :  Ruchika Sharma
Medically Reviewed By :  Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-01-11 08:57 GMT   |   Update On 2024-03-26 10:55 GMT
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Mumbai: Unichem Laboratories Limited has announced that the Company has received Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval for its Doxazosin Tablets USP, 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg and 8 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market a generic version of Cardura (Doxazosin) Tablets, 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg and 8 mg, of Viatris Specialty, LLC.

Doxazosin tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. 

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. 

The product will be commercialized from Unichem’s Goa Plant.

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Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that Unichem Labs had received ANDA approval for its Labetalol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 100 mg, 200 mg, and 300 mg from the USFDA.

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Headquartered in Mumbai, Unichem Laboratories Limited is an international, integrated, specialty pharmaceutical company. The company was founded in 1944 by Padmabhushan Late Mr. Amrut V Mody. It manufactures and markets a large basket of pharmaceutical formulations as branded generics as well as generics in several markets across the world.
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