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.
Generic Crestor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol in the body. It works by reducing levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Rosuvastatin 5/10mg
$1.30
Generic Lipitor
Atorvastatin is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the blood
Atorvastatin 10/20/40mg
$0.89
Generic Mevacor
Lowering high cholesterol in certain patients.
Lovastatin 10/20mg
$0.79
Generic Pravachol
Reducing high lipid levels and high cholesterol, with diet and exercise.
Pravastatin 10/20mg
$1.20
Generic Tricor
Generic Tricor is used for controlling high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is used in combination with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Generic Tricor is a lipid-lowering agent. It lowers elevated blood triglyceride levels by making the liver produce fewer triglycerides and increasing the elimination of triglycerides from the blood stream.
Fenofibrate 160/200mg
$1.39
Generic Vytorin
Generic Vytorin is used for treating high cholesterol along with a cholesterol-lowering diet. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that your body absorbs from your meals. Lowering cholesterol levels in the blood reduces the chance of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
Simvastatin ezetimibe 10mg + 10/20mg + 10mg
$1.97
Generic Zetia
Generic Zetia is used for treating high blood cholesterol along with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It is also used to treat high blood sitosterol and campesterol along with diet therapy.
Ezetimibe 10mg
$1.28
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