Ivax misoprostol ANDA approved
Executive Summary
Ivax is shipping generic versions of Pharmacia's Cytotec (misoprostol) tablets in 100 mcg and 200 mcg strengths following July 10 approval. Cytotec's patent expired July 29, 2000. Misoprostol is used for prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers and is also part of the two-drug abortifacient regimen with Danco's Mifeprex (mifepristone, RU-486)...